Accessibility

Our commitment

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, and to meet the accessibility requirements that apply to us under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Accessibility is treated as part of building the site: structure, contrast, keyboard operation and readable text are considered with each page, not added afterwards.

What is in place

• Semantic headings, landmarks and a skip link, so pages can be navigated by screen reader or keyboard.
• Visible focus states and full keyboard operation for menus, forms and links.
• Text and background combinations chosen to meet AA contrast, with body text set in a readable size and measure.
• Alternative text on images that carry meaning, and empty alternative text on those that do not.
• Form fields with associated labels, error messages announced to assistive technology, and no reliance on colour alone to convey meaning.
• Motion kept minimal, and reduced automatically when your device asks for reduced motion.

Known limitations

We are aware of the following and are working on them:

• Downloadable documents, including specification sheets and the equipment list, may not be fully tagged for screen readers. We will provide an accessible version on request.
• Data tables, such as the equipment list, are readable but are not yet fully sortable by keyboard.
• Some third-party services used for form delivery and email are outside our direct control.

Request an alternative format

If any content is not usable for you, we will provide it in another format — for example large print, plain text, or read out by telephone. Write to hilary@aquamerge.ca or call 416-768-7073, tell us the page and the format you need, and we will confirm when to expect it.

Feedback

If you meet a barrier, tell us: the page, what you were trying to do, and the browser or assistive technology you were using. Feedback goes to the same address and is reviewed as part of the site’s maintenance.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.