Digital Accessibility · WCAG 2.2 AA Target

Accessibility Statement &
Inclusive Digital Standards.

NIEG is committed to ensuring that our digital portal is fully accessible to leaders, researchers, students, and citizens of all abilities.

1. Conformance Standard

This website has been architected to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content accessible for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.

2. Key Accessibility Features Implemented

  • Semantic Markup: Clean HTML5 landmark elements (header, nav, main, footer, section, article) allowing seamless assistive screen reader navigation.
  • Color Contrast: Strict contrast ratios exceeding 4.5:1 for body copy and 3:1 for large display titles against our forest green, ivory, and white surfaces.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive controls, accordions, and consultation wizard steps are operable via keyboard with prominent, visible focus outlines.
  • Reduced Motion Support: Respects user OS preference for prefers-reduced-motion, disabling decorative shifts and transitions.
  • Responsive Zoom: Supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or interface clipping.

3. Feedback & Accessibility Contact

If you experience any accessibility barrier while browsing this website or need information in an alternative format, please notify our accessibility coordinator at [email protected]. We review accessibility inquiries within 3 business days.