Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

Kaskitew-Maskwa believes meaningful participation begins with access.

We are committed to improving the accessibility and usability of our website for people with diverse abilities, technologies, circumstances, and ways of interacting with digital content.

Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility. We will continue to identify barriers, respond to feedback, and improve the website as our organisation and digital presence grow.

2. Accessibility Standard

Our goal is to design and maintain the website with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, where reasonably achievable. We do not claim full conformance with every WCAG criterion, but we take accessibility seriously and work continuously to improve.

3. Accessibility Features

The following accessibility features have been implemented and verified in the current version of the website:

• Semantic HTML structure using landmark regions (header, main, footer, nav)
• Logical heading hierarchy — one H1 per page, with H2 and H3 used in order
• Descriptive, unique page titles updated per page
• Meaningful link and button text
• Keyboard-accessible navigation, including the mobile menu
• Visible focus indicators on interactive elements
• Skip to main content link (accessible via keyboard Tab from the top of any page)
• Responsive layouts supporting mobile, tablet, and desktop viewports
• Alternative text provided for meaningful images
• Accessible form labels associated with their corresponding inputs
• Clear form error messages that do not rely on colour alone
• ARIA live regions for form success and status messages
• Language attribute declared on every page (lang="en")
• Reduced-motion support — animations are suppressed when the operating system reduced-motion preference is enabled
• Touch targets sized for reasonable usability on mobile devices
• Focus is contained within the mobile navigation while it is open and returns to the menu button when closed
• Predictable navigation structure consistent across all pages
• Text can be resized up to 200 percent without loss of core content or functionality

4. Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content or third-party tools may not yet provide an equally accessible experience for every user. Potential limitations may include:

• Third-party embedded content or linked platforms
• Older documents or PDFs that may lack structured accessibility tags
• External websites that Kaskitew-Maskwa does not control
• Complex visual material such as charts or infographics
• Content supplied or controlled by external partners

If you encounter a barrier on this website, we encourage you to contact us. Your feedback helps us improve.

5. Alternative Formats and Assistance

If you require information from this website in an alternative format, or need assistance accessing any content, please contact Kaskitew-Maskwa using the details below. We will make reasonable efforts to provide an accessible alternative or assist with the requested information.

6. Accessibility Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the Kaskitew-Maskwa website. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers, and we will do our best to respond promptly.

When sharing feedback, it is helpful — though not required — to include:

• The page or content involved
• A description of the barrier you encountered
• The device, browser, or assistive technology you were using, if you are comfortable sharing it
• Your preferred method of response

We aim to acknowledge accessibility feedback within two business days. While we cannot guarantee full resolution within that timeframe, we take every report seriously and will work to address identified barriers.

7. Third-Party Content

Some links, documents, platforms, and tools referenced on this website are controlled by third parties. Kaskitew-Maskwa will seek accessible alternatives where reasonably possible, but cannot control every third-party environment or ensure that external content meets the same accessibility standards.

8. Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility will be considered whenever we are:

• Adding new pages or updating website functionality
• Publishing documents or downloadable resources
• Selecting third-party tools or integrations
• Creating or modifying forms
• Publishing images, video, or other media
• Redesigning or updating the visual design system

9. Technical Approach

The website is built using React with semantic HTML5 and Tailwind CSS. Accessibility testing has included keyboard navigation review, semantic structure inspection, colour contrast checking, and form usability testing. We reference WCAG 2.2 guidance during development and review.

We recognise that automated testing tools capture only a portion of potential accessibility issues. Manual testing and direct user feedback are essential complements to automated checks.