The SCCtv web site is in the process of being re-designed and tested to be in compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2.
Summary of Some of the Main Accessibility Features
- Structural and navigational aids have been incorporated into the design, such as headings, landmarks, and "skip navigation" links.
- All images and other non-text elements have alternative text associated with them.
- All features are functional with a variety of input methods including mouse, keyboard, touch, and voice.
- Videos have captions and transcripts.
- Foreground/background color contrast of text and user interface elements complies with WCAG guidance for users with low vision.
- Form elements have proper labels.
- Data tables have header cells associated with their respective data cells.
- Scripts and interactive components follow WCAG guidance and ARIA Authoring Practices, where appropriate.
Overview of Improvements to the SCCtv website
Highlights of site-wide enhancements for WCAG2.2 compliance
- Consideration for Visual, Physical, and Cognitive impairments
- Page Contrast choices: Default, Night Mode, High Contrast (Black/White, Black/Yellow, Yellow/Black)
- Keyboard Navigation using “Skip Menus” and Landmarks
- Fixed or Wide Page Layout
- Font size increase/decrease and Fixed Width Font
- Full implementation of ARIA for Navigation Landmarks, Screen Readers, Form Hints, and Messages