The Base web site has a number of features designed to help
ensure everyone can access the site contents. In building the
site we have passed testing to the priority 1, 2 and 3 guidelines
of the Bobby accessibility evaluation, have checked visibility at a
range of screen resolutions and have tested the site for visually impaired
users (Deuteranope and Protanope, both forms of red/green deficit). We have
worked to the W3C guidelines for accessibility and have included their recommendations to improve accessibility. These include;
Site Map
A site map can be accessed throughout the site using the footer on each page, and provides a quick reference and access to all of the pages of this site.
Consistent Navigation
We have sought to ensure that the navigation of the ncounter site is simple and consistent. All main pages can be selected from the top navigation bar and the side bar on all pages; the logo at the top left of each page returns to the home page, and the site map is available from each page.
Graphics and Alternative Text
All graphic images of ncounter have alternative text (ALT attribute), per Web accessibility guidelines, to describe the visual representation of the graphic. The alternative text is displayed for text-only browsers or if graphics are turned off. Screen readers speak this text when present.
Form Field Labels
Any form input fields have explicit associated labels to facilitate data entry with audio user agents.
Text Sizing
The size of the text on your screen can be decreased or increased through the web browser feature because we use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) throughout the site.
Web Accessibility Guidelines
Web accessibility guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) were consulted to make this site accessible for all employees.
Help
If you are having difficulty accessing the Base website, please contact us to request the information in an alternative format. We also welcome your suggestions to make the website more accessible.