Work Beyond Cancer
Commitment

Accessibility

We believe everyone deserves equal access to information and support — regardless of ability or assistive technology.

Our Commitment

Work Beyond Cancer is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, as referenced by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Accessible Canada Act.

Our WCAG 2.1 AA commitment covers four core principles:

  • Perceivable content — text alternatives for non-text content, captions for media, and content that can be presented in different ways without losing meaning.
  • Operable interface — all functionality is available via keyboard, sufficient time to read and use content, and no content that could cause seizures.
  • Understandable information — text is readable and understandable, pages operate in predictable ways, and users are helped to avoid and correct mistakes.
  • Robust content — content is compatible with current and future assistive technologies, including screen readers.

Accessibility Features

Semantic HTML

Proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and meaningful link text throughout the site.

Keyboard navigation

All interactive elements are reachable and operable using a keyboard alone.

Colour contrast

Text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Alternative text

Meaningful images include descriptive alt text; decorative images are marked to be ignored by assistive technologies.

Focus indicators

Visible focus styles are present on all interactive elements for keyboard and switch-access users.

Responsive design

The site is fully usable at 320px width and supports text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

ARIA labels

Complex interactive components include appropriate ARIA roles, states, and properties.

Form accessibility

All form inputs are associated with visible labels and include descriptive error messages.

Supported Assistive Technologies

Our site has been tested with the following assistive technologies and is designed to work with a broad range of tools:

Screen readersNVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
Keyboard-only navigationTab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Space, Arrow keys
Browser zoomUp to 200% without horizontal scrolling on most pages
High contrast modeWindows High Contrast, macOS Increase Contrast

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, some third-party embedded content (such as external resource links and social media widgets) may not fully meet our accessibility standards. We are actively working to identify and address these gaps. If you encounter a specific barrier, please let us know using the contact information below.

Report an Accessibility Issue

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days.

[email protected]Use our contact form

This statement was prepared on October 4, 2026. We review and update our accessibility practices on an ongoing basis.