Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Civic Core Institute is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Democratic transparency should be accessible to all citizens, regardless of ability.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

As we continue to develop the platform, we are working to address accessibility gaps and improve compliance.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Dark Mode: Reduced eye strain option with high contrast colors
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and landmark regions
• Text Alternatives: Alt text for images and icons
• Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for keyboard navigation
• Color Contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements
• Skip Links: Skip to main content for screen reader users

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations:

• Data Visualizations: Some charts and graphs may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We provide data tables as alternatives where possible.
• Interactive Maps: Geographic visualizations may have limited keyboard accessibility. Text-based alternatives are available.
• PDF Documents: Some linked source documents may not be fully accessible. We recommend using the HTML versions where available.

Assistive Technologies

Our platform is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

For the best accessible experience, we recommend using the latest versions of:

• Chrome / Edge
• Firefox
• Safari

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Civic Core Institute. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Contact Form (select "General Inquiry" and mention accessibility)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can escalate the matter to:

Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Civic Core Institute relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

Assessment Approach

Civic Core Institute assesses accessibility through:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User feedback and issue reports