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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: July 2026

Accessibility is part of Meer Foundation's founding commitment to working with people, never for them. This statement explains the standards we hold ourselves to, the features we have implemented, and how you can give us feedback when we fall short.

1. Our Commitment

We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that access to information — especially regarding community development, health, and education — is a fundamental right.

2. Standards We Measure Against

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. This is the international standard published by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative.

  • WCAG 2.1 AA: Target standard for the entire public website.
  • Section 508 (US) / EN 301 549 (EU): We use these frameworks as secondary benchmarks for robust accessibility practices.

3. Features Built In

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following features:

  • Keyboard Navigation: Every interactive element — links, buttons, form fields, accordions — is operable with the Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys. A visible focus indicator is always present.
  • Screen Reader Support: Pages are structured with ARIA landmarks, semantic HTML headings, and labels. Images contain descriptive alt text unless they are purely decorative.
  • Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet or exceed the WCAG AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1.
  • Resizable Text: The website is built with relative units, allowing users to zoom in up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

4. Known Limitations

While we work to make every page accessible, some third-party content — embedded videos, social-media posts, legacy PDFs — may not yet meet WCAG 2.1 AA. Where we are aware of such limitations, we record them and provide accessible alternatives on request.

5. Feedback & Reporting

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on our website, please tell us. We treat accessibility bugs with the same priority as functional defects.

Email meercare@live.com with the subject line 'Accessibility'. Describe the issue, the page URL, and the assistive technology you are using. We will acknowledge within 2 business days and work with you to resolve it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accessibility standard do you aim for? +
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, Level AA — the international standard published by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. It defines success criteria across four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Level AA is the target for most public-sector and large-organisation websites.
Do you support screen readers? +
Yes. We have tested the website with NVDA and VoiceOver. Pages are structured with ARIA landmarks, headings, and labels. If you encounter an element that does not announce correctly, please tell us — we treat it as a defect.
Can I navigate this website without a mouse? +
Yes. Every interactive element — links, buttons, form fields, accordions, dropdowns — is operable with the Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys. A visible focus indicator is always present. Skip-to-content links appear at the top of each page.
What if I find an accessibility issue? +
Please email meercare@live.com with the subject line 'Accessibility'. Describe the issue, the page URL, and the assistive technology you are using. We will acknowledge within 2 business days and work with you to resolve it.
Are your PDFs accessible? +
Most PDFs in our public resource library are tagged with reading order, headings, and alt text. Some legacy PDFs may not be fully accessible. If you encounter an inaccessible PDF, please request an alternative format and we will provide one within 7 business days.

Hit an accessibility barrier?

Email the team