Accessibility
Our accessibility commitments and how to request support.
Accessibility Statement
End The Wait Ontario is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience and applying relevant accessibility standards.
Last updated: November 2025
Our Commitment
As an advocacy organization focused on disability rights, we believe strongly that our website should be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We are committed to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are continuously working to improve our website's accessibility.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:
Visual Accessibility
- •High contrast color scheme (WCAG AAA 7:1+ ratio)
- •Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
- •All images have descriptive alt text
- •No content relies on color alone
- •Dark mode support
Keyboard Navigation
- •All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
- •Visible focus indicators
- •Logical tab order
- •Skip navigation links
- •No keyboard traps
Screen Reader Support
- •Semantic HTML structure
- •ARIA labels where appropriate
- •Descriptive link text
- •Form labels and error messages
- •Logical heading hierarchy
Motion & Cognitive
- •Respects reduced motion preferences
- •No auto-playing media
- •Clear, simple language
- •Consistent navigation
- •No flashing content
Standards We Follow
We strive to comply with:
- •WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- •AODA - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, specifically the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR)
- •ARIA - Accessible Rich Internet Applications specifications for dynamic content
Known Limitations
We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:
- •Embedded Videos: Some third-party embedded videos (Instagram, YouTube) may not have captions. We are working with content providers and adding transcripts where possible.
- •PDF Documents: Some downloadable documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to provide accessible alternatives.
- •Complex Data Visualizations: Some charts and graphs may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We provide text descriptions and data tables as alternatives.
Accessibility Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
End The Wait Ontario
Accessibility Coordinator
When contacting us about accessibility, please include:
- •The page URL where you encountered the issue
- •A description of the problem
- •The assistive technology you are using (if applicable)
- •Your preferred method of contact
We will make every effort to respond within 5 business days and work to resolve accessibility issues promptly.
Alternative Formats
If you need information from our website in an alternative format (large print, audio, braille, etc.), please contact us. We will work with you to provide information in a format that meets your needs.
Compatible Assistive Technologies
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- •Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- •Screen magnification software
- •Speech recognition software
- •Keyboard-only navigation
- •Browser zoom and text scaling
Browser Compatibility
This website is optimized for modern browsers including:
- •Google Chrome (latest version)
- •Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
- •Apple Safari (latest version)
- •Microsoft Edge (latest version)
For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version.
Assessment Methods
We assess our website's accessibility through:
- •Automated testing tools (Lighthouse, axe DevTools)
- •Manual keyboard navigation testing
- •Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA)
- •Color contrast analysis
- •User feedback and testing
Accessibility Resources
For more information about web accessibility and your rights: