Accessibility

Campaign for Human Rights in the Philippines UK (CHRP-UK) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about human rights in the Philippines, regardless of ability or technology used.

Our Commitment

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards. We strive to make our website accessible to all users, including those who:

  • Use screen readers or other assistive technologies
  • Navigate using only a keyboard
  • Have visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive disabilities
  • Use mobile devices or have slow internet connections

Standards We Follow

Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These internationally recognized guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Accessibility Features We’ve Implemented

Navigation and Structure

  • Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for screen reader navigation
  • Skip to content links for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation across all pages
  • Clear page titles that describe content
  • Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate

Visual Design

  • High contrast colors meeting WCAG AA standards
  • Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
  • Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Meaningful color coding with additional text labels

Content and Media

  • Alternative text for all informative images
  • Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
  • Captions and transcripts for video content (where available)
  • Simple language and clear explanations
  • Structured content with proper headings and lists

Interactive Elements

  • Keyboard accessible forms and buttons
  • Proper form labels and error messages
  • Sufficient time to read and interact with content
  • No content that flashes more than 3 times per second

Known Accessibility Issues

We are aware of some accessibility barriers and are working to address them:

Current Issues Being Addressed

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
  • Video content may not have captions (we are working to add these)
  • Some third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
  • Social media feeds may have limited accessibility features

Planned Improvements

  • Adding captions to all video content
  • Converting older documents to accessible formats
  • Improving mobile navigation experience
  • Enhanced screen reader compatibility for complex content

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website comes from third parties, such as:

  • Social media embeds (Twitter, Facebook)
  • External documents and reports
  • Video content from news organizations
  • Maps and interactive elements

We cannot control the accessibility of this third-party content, but we encourage our partners and sources to follow accessibility best practices. Where possible, we provide alternative ways to access this information.

How We Test Accessibility

We regularly test our website using:

  • Automated testing tools to identify potential issues
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing with NVDA and JAWS
  • Color contrast analyzers
  • Mobile device testing
  • User feedback from people with disabilities

Feedback and Assistance

We Want to Hear From You Your feedback helps us improve accessibility. If you:

  • Encounter any barriers while using our website
  • Need assistance accessing any content
  • Have suggestions for improvement
  • Need information in an alternative format

Please contact us:

Email: info@chrp.org.uk
Phone: +44 xxxxxxxxx

We will try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Alternative Formats If you need information from this website in a different format, we can provide:

  • Large print documents
  • Audio recordings
  • Plain text versions
  • Email summaries of key information

Enforcement and Complaints

Our Internal Process

  1. We review all accessibility feedback
  2. We prioritize fixes based on impact and severity
  3. We aim to resolve issues within 30 days where possible
  4. We keep you informed of our progress

External Complaints If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Website: equalityhumanrights.com
Telephone: 0808 800 0082

Regular Reviews and Updates

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvement:

  • Annual accessibility audits with external experts
  • Regular staff training on accessibility best practices
  • User testing with people who have disabilities
  • Technology updates to improve compatibility with assistive devices

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly as we continue to improve our website’s accessibility.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom up to 200%
  • High contrast mode

Browser Support We test and support:

  • Chrome (latest 2 versions)
  • Firefox (latest 2 versions)
  • Safari (latest 2 versions)
  • Edge (latest 2 versions)

More Information

For more information about web accessibility:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/
  • UK Government accessibility guidance: gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-requirements-for-public-sector-websites-and-apps
  • AbilityNet accessibility guides: abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/five-handy-accessibility-features

We believe that accessibility is not just about compliance—it’s about creating an inclusive digital environment where everyone can access vital information about human rights.

Last updated: July 28, 2025

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