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Accessibility Statement

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Our Commitment

eLan Technology is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services online, regardless of ability. We continually review and improve the user experience for all visitors, and we apply relevant accessibility standards across our website and client projects.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the following accessibility standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Our goal is full conformance with all Level A and Level AA success criteria.
  • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) - Our website follows ADA web accessibility guidelines to ensure equitable access for users in the United States.
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - We apply Section 508 standards to support users who rely on assistive technologies.

Technical Specifications

Our website relies on the following technologies to deliver accessible content and ensure conformance with the standards listed above:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3 / Tailwind CSS v4
  • JavaScript (Astro Islands architecture - minimal and purposeful)
  • WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Measures Taken

eLan Technology has implemented the following specific accessibility measures on this website:

  • Semantic HTML5 landmarks: we use <header>,<main>, <nav>, <footer>, and other landmark elements to define page regions clearly for screen reader users.
  • Skip navigation link: a "Skip to main content" link is the first focusable element on every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu.
  • Descriptive alt text: all meaningful images include descriptivealt attributes. Decorative images use alt="" to be ignored by screen readers.
  • Colour contrast: we maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
  • Full keyboard navigation: all interactive elements (links, buttons, forms, modals) are fully operable using only a keyboard - no mouse is required.
  • Visible focus indicators: all interactive elements display a clearly visible focus ring or outline when focused via keyboard navigation.
  • Labelled form fields: every form input has a programmatically associated<label>. We do not rely on placeholder text alone as a substitute for labels.
  • Accessible error messages: form validation errors are linked to specific fields using aria-describedby, so assistive technologies can identify the relevant field.
  • Responsive and zoomable: our layout is fully responsive and content remains readable at up to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling, in compliance with WCAG 1.4.10 (Reflow).
  • No seizure-inducing content: no content on our website flashes more than 3 times per second, meeting the WCAG guideline for photosensitive seizure prevention.
  • Reduced motion support: we respect the prefers-reduced-motionCSS media query. Animations and transitions are disabled or minimised for users who have indicated a preference for reduced motion.
  • Logical reading order: the visual reading order of content matches the underlying DOM order, ensuring screen readers present content in a logical sequence without relying on CSS positioning.
  • Page language declared: the lang="en" attribute is set on the<html> element of every page to enable correct pronunciation by screen readers.
  • Descriptive link text: all links use meaningful, context-aware text. We avoid ambiguous phrases such as "click here" or "read more" as standalone link text.

Known Limitations

We are committed to continuous improvement. The following known limitations are being addressed:

  • Legacy PDF documents: some older PDF files on this website may not be fully accessible to screen reader users. If you require an accessible version of any document, please contact us and we will provide an alternative format.
  • Third-party embeds: embedded tools such as Calendly (scheduling) and Google Maps are provided by third parties and are beyond our direct control. We encourage users requiring accessible alternatives to contact us directly.

Feedback and Contact

We actively welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers, have difficulty accessing content, or would like to report an accessibility issue, please get in touch:

We aim to respond to all accessibility enquiries within 2 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you have raised an accessibility concern with us and are not satisfied with the response or the resolution timeline, you are entitled to contact the relevant regulatory authority or disability rights body in your jurisdiction.

Assessment Approach

eLan Technology self-assesses the accessibility of this website using the following tools and methods:

  • axe DevTools browser extension - automated accessibility scanning integrated into our development workflow.
  • Google Lighthouse accessibility audits - run against all key pages during development and before deployment.
  • Manual keyboard testing - all pages and interactive components are tested using keyboard-only navigation to verify tab order, focus management, and operability.
  • Screen reader testing - we test with NVDA on Windows and VoiceOver on macOS to verify that content is correctly announced and navigable for screen reader users.

Statement Date

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed and updated on 1 January 2025. We review this statement at least annually and whenever significant changes are made to the website.

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