Accessibility Statement

Type of website: Educational Charity
Effective date: 1st day of November, 2024

Our Commitment

The Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to making our website, https://adultliteracy.ac.nz, accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our website is usable and understandable by all users, regardless of their abilities or assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

  • Alternative text for images: All images on our website have alternative text descriptions, which can be read by screen readers to provide context for users who are visually impaired.    
  • Videos. We have introduced captions for all videos to assist users with limited hearing abilities. For our prospective students we have introduced some video elements to assist in learning about what we do. 
  • Audio. For prospective students who have limited literacy skills, we have introduced audio features and symbols to enhance useability and navigability of the site. 
  • Keyboard navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using the keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
  • Clear headings and labels: We use clear and descriptive headings and labels to help users understand the structure and content of our website.
  • Consistent layout: Our website has a consistent layout, making it easier for users to navigate and find information.
  • Color contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background to make it easier for users with low vision to read our content.
  • Readability: We have consciously adopted fonts designed for readability. Sans serif fonts are recognised as easier to read than serif fonts, particularly for readers who have some level of dyslexia. 

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Regular accessibility testing: We regularly test our website using a accessibility review technologies to identify and address any accessibility issues.
  • Training and awareness: We provide training and awareness to our staff on website accessibility best practices.
  • User feedback: We encourage users to provide feedback on the accessibility of our website.

Technical Specifications

  • We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.
  • Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers, such as JAWS and NVDA.

Limitations and Alternatives

While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, there may be some limitations. If you encounter any difficulties accessing any part of our website, please contact us and we will do our best to provide you with the information you need in an alternative format.

Feedback & Contact Details

Please contact us if you have any questions, feedback or concerns. Our contact details are as follows:

  office@adultliteracy.ac.nz
   0800 891 339
19 Ocean View Rd RD5 Tuakau Franklin, 2695

We appreciate your feedback and will make every effort to address any accessibility concerns in a timely manner.