Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

XYD PTY LTD (ABN: 56 680 576 694) 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.

As a platform dedicated to home accessibility, we believe it is essential that our website practices what we advocate. We strive to make HomeAccessibility.com.au accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)
• Motor impairments (difficulty using a mouse, slow response time)
• Cognitive impairments (learning disabilities, distractibility, memory issues)

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

• Clear and consistent navigation structure across all pages
• Skip navigation links to jump directly to main content
• Logical heading hierarchy for screen reader users
• Keyboard-accessible navigation and interactive elements

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
• Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Information not conveyed by color alone
• Readable fonts and appropriate spacing

Content

• Alternative text for all meaningful images
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Clear and simple language where possible
• Properly labeled form fields with clear instructions

Technical Features

• Semantic HTML markup for proper screen reader interpretation
• ARIA labels and landmarks where appropriate
• Responsive design that works across devices and screen sizes
• Compatible with assistive technologies like screen readers

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Voice recognition software
• Screen magnification software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for complete accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may still have limitations. We are actively working to address these issues:

• Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
• PDF documents from external sources may not meet accessibility standards
• Legacy content is being progressively updated to meet current standards

Assistive Technology Support

If you use assistive technology to access our website, we want to ensure you have the best possible experience. We have tested our website with:

• NVDA with Firefox on Windows
• JAWS with Chrome on Windows
• VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
• TalkBack with Chrome on Android

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continuous improvement of our website's accessibility. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
• Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and guidelines
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of HomeAccessibility.com.au. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information or service in an accessible format.

Alternative Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the content in a format that meets your needs, such as:

• Large print
• Audio format
• Accessible PDF
• Plain text email

Complaints Process

If you encounter accessibility issues and are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission:

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of HomeAccessibility.com.au relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

We assess the accessibility of HomeAccessibility.com.au through:

• Self-evaluation by our development team
• Automated testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User feedback and testing