Accessibility Statement

At the Enabling Technology Impact Collective (ETIC) enabling technology users is in our name. This Accessibility Statement is our way of sharing how we’ve built accessibility into our website, and how we’re always working to make it better. 

Our Accessibility Goals 

We want our website to be as inclusive, usable, and people-friendly as possible. To do that, we follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) – the international “rulebook” for digital accessibility.  

These guidelines have three levels and we aim to meet Level AA.  

  • A (the absolute basics),  

  • AA (ensuring it is solid and inclusive) 

  • AAA (the gold standard).  

We also take inspiration from the New Zealand Government Web Standards, plus the lived experience and know-how of our diverse members.  

What We’re Doing 

Here are a few things you’ll notice: 

  • Images – We add ‘alt text’ so screen reader users don’t miss out. (If you spot one we’ve missed, please let us know!) 

  • Files – We’re digital-first, so we keep downloads to a minimum. If you need a file in a different format, just ask. 

  • Browsers & Devices – Our site works across all the big browsers and plays nicely on iOS and Android. 

  • Screen Sizes – Whether you’re on a phone, tablet, laptop, or giant desktop, we’ve tested the breakpoints, so it all stays tidy. 

How We Test 

To test whether we’ve got it right or not, we use a variety of Enabling Technology such as: 

  • Screen readers 

  • Magnifiers 

  • Keyboard-only navigation 

  • Colour contrast checkers 

  • Automated tests 

  • Manual tests using our pan-disability access goggles (metaphoric of course). 

Right now, our website almost makes it to WCAG 2.2 Level AA. But as we are all volunteers, we know there are a couple of things to polish, and we’re working on it. 

Your Feedback 

Accessibility isn’t a one-and-done thing, it’s a journey.  

So, if you run into a problem, spot something odd, or just have an idea for making the site better, we’d love to hear from you.  

Send us an email to admin@talklink.org.nz and we’ll let you know what we’ve done with your feedback.  

Contact Details

Please contact us if you have any other questions or concerns at admin@talklink.org.nz.

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