ACCESSIBILITY

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe everyone deserves equal access to citizenship education. Learn how we make our platform accessible to all users.

Our Commitment

At Kiwi Citizenship Academy, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that citizenship education should be available to all New Zealanders, regardless of ability or technology. Our platform is designed to be inclusive, usable, and accessible.

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 Level AA

We aim to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA standards.

Semantic HTML

Our content uses proper HTML5 semantic elements for screen reader compatibility.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard navigation.

ARIA Labels

We use ARIA labels and roles where necessary to enhance accessibility.

Accessibility Features

Screen Reader Friendly

Compatible with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack screen readers.

Text Scaling

Content remains readable when text is resized up to 200%.

High Contrast

Sufficient color contrast ratios for readability (4.5:1 for normal text).

Focus Indicators

Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation.

Alt Text

Meaningful alternative text for all informative images and icons.

Form Labels

All form inputs have associated labels for screen readers.

Known Limitations

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Some areas we are actively addressing:

Some older PDF resources may not be fully accessible
Third-party embedded content (videos) may have varying accessibility
Complex interactive elements are being refined for better screen reader support

Help Us Improve

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Your feedback helps us make Kiwi Citizenship better for everyone.