1. PURPOSE

a. At CDT, we are committed to ensuring that our products and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. This Accessibility Requirements Policy outlines our dedication to meeting and maintaining compliance with relevant accessibility standards and guidelines, including but not limited to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.

b. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party vendors involved in developing, maintaining, and creating content for our digital products and services.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

a. WCAG 2.1 Compliance: Our products and services are designed and developed to meet at least the Level AA success criteria of WCAG 2.1. This includes ensuring that content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

b. Testing and Evaluation: We regularly conduct accessibility assessments and testing to identify and address potential accessibility barriers. These assessments may include automated, manual, and usability testing involving individuals with disabilities.

c. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing efforts to improve accessibility. When accessibility issues are identified, we prioritize their resolution and implement corrective measures promptly.

3. ELIGIBILITY AND EXCLUSIONS

This policy covers processes that are in the scope of CDT, and all processes that are not under the control of CDT are excluded from the scope of this policy.

4. ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

Our products and services include the following accessibility features to enhance usability for individuals with disabilities:

a. Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring that all interactive elements and functionalities can be operated using a keyboard.
b. Screen Reader Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with screen reader software for text-to-speech conversion.
c. Resizable Text: Allows users to adjust text size and ensures content remains usable.
d. Color Contrast: Maintaining sufficient color contrast to enhance readability.
e. Consistent Navigation: Providing consistent navigation and clear page structures.
f. User-Friendly Forms: Designing accessible and user-friendly forms for input and interaction.

5. REPORTING ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES

We encourage users to report any accessibility issues they encounter while using our digital products and services. Reports can be submitted through [Contact Information].

6. REVIEW AND UPDATE

This Accessibility Requirements Policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure alignment with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.