Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making this website accessible to everyone

Last updated: 13 December 2025

Our Commitment

CVAN EM is committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve accessibility:

Navigation and Structure

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Clear, consistent navigation throughout the site
  • Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
  • Logical tab order for keyboard navigation

Visual Design

  • High contrast colour combinations for text readability
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • Focus indicators visible on interactive elements
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second

Images and Media

  • Alternative text provided for informative images
  • Decorative images are marked as such for screen readers

Forms

  • Form fields have associated labels
  • Required fields are clearly indicated
  • Error messages are descriptive and helpful
  • Form validation provides clear feedback

Assistive Technology Support

  • ARIA labels used where appropriate
  • Screen reader compatible content structure
  • Keyboard-accessible interactive elements

Known Limitations

We are aware of some accessibility limitations on our website:

  • Calendly Widget: The embedded Calendly booking widget on our Mentoring page is a third-party component. While Calendly maintains their own accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee full accessibility compliance for this embedded content.
  • User-Submitted Content: Events and opportunities submitted by users may not always meet accessibility standards. We encourage submitters to provide accessible content where possible.
  • PDF Documents: Some linked documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need information in an alternative format.

Browser and Device Compatibility

This website is designed to work with:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Mobile devices and tablets
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include: 

  • The web address (URL) of the page
  • A description of the problem you encountered
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.

Technical Information

This website is built using:

  • Next.js (React framework)
  • Semantic HTML5
  • CSS with Tailwind CSS framework
  • Progressive enhancement principles

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly as we make improvements.