Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Inclusion

She Sharp is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Goal: Conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure our content is accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Screen Reader Support — Semantic HTML markup for better compatibility
• Visual Design — High contrast ratios and clear typography
• Keyboard Navigation — Full keyboard support throughout the site
• Responsive Design — Works across all devices and screen sizes
• Alternative Content — Alt text for images and video captions
• Clear Structure — Consistent navigation and page layout

Additional Features

• Form labels and error messages
• Skip navigation links
• Focus indicators
• Consistent heading structure
• Descriptive link text
• ARIA landmarks

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

• JAWS (Windows)
• NVDA (Windows)
• VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)

Other Technologies

• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Voice control systems

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

Third-Party Content

Embedded videos and social media content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We're working with providers to improve accessibility.

Legacy Documents

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We're converting documents to accessible formats.

User-Generated Content

Community-submitted content may not always meet guidelines. We provide accessibility guidelines to contributors.

Accessibility Feedback

Encountered an accessibility barrier? We want to hear from you. Please include:

• Page URL
• Description of the issue
• Assistive technology used
• Your contact information

Email: accessibility@shesharp.org.nz

Our Promise

• Response within 2 business days
• Regular accessibility audits
• Ongoing staff training
• User feedback implementation

Accessibility Resources

Learn more about web accessibility and assistive technologies:

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative — International standards
• NZ Government Web Standards — Local guidelines
• WebAIM — Resources and tools

Together, We Make Tech Accessible

Accessibility is not just about compliance—it's about ensuring everyone in our community can participate fully in our mission to empower women in STEM.

Thank you for helping us improve.