Accessibility Statement
Last updated: May 2026
Diabetes Awareness NZ is committed to making this site usable by as many people as possible, including people who use screen readers, keyboards, voice control, or who have low vision, low literacy, or are reading on a small screen.
The standard we aim for: WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This is the same standard the New Zealand Government recommends for public-sector websites.
What we do
Contrast
Body text is at least 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background. Large text and headings meet 3:1.
Alt text
All non-decorative images carry alternative text describing their meaning, so screen readers can convey them.
Keyboard navigation
Every link, button and form field can be reached and operated using only the keyboard. Focus rings are visible.
Known issues
This site is a prototype, and we know about a small number of accessibility shortcomings we plan to fix in the next sprint:
- The embedded YouTube videos do not yet carry full transcripts. We will add transcripts before the next release.
- The hero banner on the home page uses a background image; we will provide a text-only equivalent for screen readers.
Report an issue
If you encounter something on this site that is hard to use with assistive technology, please tell us. Email accessibility@diabetes-awareness-nz.local and we will respond within 5 working days.