Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment
The Australian Child & Adolescent Mental Health Library 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.
We strive to ensure that our website complies with best practices and standards as defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and Australian accessibility standards.
Measures Taken
To ensure that our website is accessible to all users, we have implemented the following measures:
- Responsive design that works on different devices and screen sizes
- Text alternatives for non-text content
- Keyboard accessibility for users who cannot use a mouse
- Clear navigation and readable content
- Sufficient color contrast for text and important graphics
- Accessible forms with clear labels and error messages
- Descriptive links that make sense when read out of context
- Headings and landmarks to help users navigate using assistive technology
- ARIA roles and landmarks where appropriate
Compatibility with Assistive Technologies
Our website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including but not limited to:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Known Limitations
While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility and usability, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website, particularly as it is constantly evolving.
We are currently working to identify and address any existing accessibility issues. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Australian Child & Adolescent Mental Health Library website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify and fix issues. We also provide training to our content creators to ensure that new content is accessible.