Accessibility

Solar Calculator Canada 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 to achieve these goals.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA standards, which explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

We have implemented the following features to improve visual accessibility:

• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background colors to ensure readability
• Text Scaling: Our website supports browser zoom up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text where appropriate
• Text Alternatives: Important information is not conveyed by color alone
• Responsive Design: Our site is designed to work across different screen sizes and devices

Our website can be navigated using only a keyboard:

• All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard navigation
• Focus indicators are visible to show which element is currently selected
• Logical tab order is maintained throughout the site
• Keyboard shortcuts are available where appropriate
• No keyboard traps that prevent users from navigating away from elements

We have designed our interactive elements to be accessible:

• Buttons and links have clear labels and purposes
• Form fields include proper labels and error messages
• Clickable areas are large enough to be easily activated
• Interactive elements provide visual feedback when activated
• Forms include clear instructions and validation messages

We have implemented features to support screen reader users:

• Semantic HTML structure for proper content hierarchy
• ARIA labels and roles where appropriate
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• Form labels associated with their input fields

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• User feedback integration
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Monitoring and fixing accessibility issues as they are identified
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines

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

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. Please include as much detail as possible about the issue you encountered, including:

• The page or feature where you encountered the issue
• What you were trying to do
• The barrier you encountered
• Your device and browser information (if relevant)

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content meets accessibility standards, we may not have full control over third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please let us know and we will work with the content provider to address the issue.

Our website is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Voice recognition software
• Alternative input devices
• Browser accessibility features and extensions

If you use assistive technology and encounter issues, please contact us so we can work together to resolve them.