Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Ready for Housing is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We strive 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 and more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures We Take

Ready for Housing takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our development process
• Use semantic HTML elements for proper document structure
• Provide text alternatives for non-text content
• Ensure sufficient color contrast ratios throughout the site
• Support keyboard navigation across all interactive elements
• Design responsive layouts that work across devices and screen sizes
• Use ARIA labels and roles where appropriate
• Test with assistive technologies including screen readers

Technologies Used

The accessibility of Ready for Housing relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5 with semantic markup
• WAI-ARIA for enhanced accessibility
• CSS for visual presentation
• JavaScript for interactive functionality

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of the website may not be fully accessible. We are actively working to identify and resolve any issues. Known limitations include:

• Some third-party content or embedded maps may not be fully accessible
• Older PDF documents may not have proper accessibility tags
• Some interactive map features may require mouse interaction

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Ready for Housing. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to address any identified issues as quickly as possible.

Assessment Approach

Ready for Housing assesses the accessibility of our website through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard-only navigation
• Testing with screen reader software
• Review of color contrast and visual design elements