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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: May 3, 2025

Curious Youth 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.

1. Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

The Curious Youth website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

2. Accessibility Features

We strive to ensure that our website is accessible to all. Our accessibility features include:

  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility
  • Descriptive alt text for images
  • Keyboard-navigable interface
  • Adequate color contrast ratios
  • Resizable text without loss of functionality
  • Consistent navigation throughout the website

3. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Curious Youth website, there may be some limitations. Below is a list of known limitations:

  • Some older content may not be fully accessible
  • Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
  • We are continually working to address these limitations and improve accessibility

4. Assessment Approach

Curious Youth has assessed the accessibility of our website by:

  • Self-evaluation
  • Using automated testing tools
  • Conducting manual testing with assistive technologies

5. Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Curious Youth website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

6. Continuous Improvement

Curious Youth is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website.

As part of these efforts, we:

  • Conduct regular accessibility audits
  • Provide accessibility training to our staff
  • Consider accessibility in our procurement processes
  • Include accessibility as a requirement when building new features

7. Additional Resources

For more information about digital accessibility, please visit the following resources: