Accessibility Statement
Last updated: August 24, 2025
♿ Our Commitment
Pre-Kindy Perth is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including parents and guardians with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone.
1. Accessibility Standards
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards:
- Perceivable: Information is presented in ways that users can perceive
- Operable: User interface components are operable by all users
- Understandable: Information and UI operation are understandable
- Robust: Content can be interpreted by assistive technologies
2. Current Accessibility Features
🎯 Navigation & Structure
- • Clear heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
- • Consistent navigation structure
- • Skip links for keyboard users
- • Logical tab order throughout
🎨 Visual Design
- • High contrast color combinations
- • Readable font sizes and families
- • Sufficient white space
- • Color is not the only visual cue
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
- • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
- • Visible focus indicators
- • No keyboard traps
- • Consistent navigation patterns
📱 Mobile Accessibility
- • Touch targets meet minimum size requirements
- • Responsive design for all screen sizes
- • Compatible with mobile screen readers
- • Pinch-to-zoom functionality preserved
3. Assistive Technology Support
Our website is designed to work with common assistive technologies including:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Screen magnification software
- Speech-to-text software
- Alternative input devices
4. Known Limitations
We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Current known limitations include:
- Some third-party content (linked program websites) may not meet accessibility standards
- Map-based location features may have limited screen reader support
- PDF documents linked from external programs may not be fully accessible
We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome feedback on accessibility improvements.
5. Alternative Access Options
If you encounter accessibility barriers while using our website, we're here to help:
📞 Phone Support: Contact us for assistance in accessing information
📧 Email Support: accessibility@perthprekindy.com.au
📝 Alternative Formats: We can provide information in alternative formats upon request
🤝 Personal Assistance: Our team can help you find relevant pre-kindy information
6. Feedback and Complaints
Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for all users. Please contact us if you:
- Encounter accessibility barriers on our website
- Have suggestions for accessibility improvements
- Need assistance accessing information
- Would like to report an accessibility issue
7. Ongoing Improvements
We are committed to continuously improving digital accessibility through:
- Regular accessibility audits
- User testing with assistive technologies
- Staff training on accessibility best practices
- Updates based on user feedback
- Compliance with evolving standards
- Monitoring of third-party content
🌟 Our Promise
Every family deserves equal access to information about pre-kindergarten options. We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring our directory serves all Perth families, regardless of ability or disability.
Contact Us About Accessibility
Pre-Kindy Perth Accessibility Team
Email: accessibility@perthprekindy.com.au
General Contact: Contact Us
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days