Accessibility Policy

Secure Defence Corporation 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

We believe that accessibility is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental principle of good design and user experience. Our goal is to make our website and services usable by the widest possible audience, including users with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.

We aim to conform to the following accessibility standards and guidelines:

• WCAG 2.1 AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA
• Section 508 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508
• AODA - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act compliance

These standards help ensure that our website is accessible to users with a wide range of disabilities and assistive technologies.

Our website is designed to work with a variety of assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers - NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Voice Recognition Software - Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control
• Switch Navigation - Switch Access, Switch Control
• Magnification Software - ZoomText, Magnifier
• Keyboard Navigation - Full keyboard accessibility
• Mobile Accessibility - iOS and Android accessibility features

Our website is fully responsive and optimized for mobile accessibility:

• Touch-friendly interface with appropriate target sizes
• Responsive design that works on all screen sizes
• Mobile screen reader compatibility
• Gesture-based navigation alternatives
• Optimized for mobile assistive technologies
• Fast loading times for better mobile experience

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website and services:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• User feedback integration and implementation
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Accessibility testing with real users
• Regular updates to meet evolving standards
• Third-party accessibility tool integration

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to resolve them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Certain interactive elements may need additional keyboard support
• Some video content may lack full captioning
• Complex data tables may need additional markup

We are actively working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website.

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, we can provide:

• Large print versions of documents
• Audio versions of text content
• Braille versions of important documents
• Simplified language versions
• Electronic formats compatible with assistive technology

Please contact us to request alternative formats, and we will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We will review all feedback and work to address accessibility issues promptly. We aim to respond to accessibility concerns within 5 business days.

Secure Defence is committed to accessibility awareness and training:

• Regular accessibility training for all staff
• Accessibility guidelines for content creators
• Testing procedures for new features and content
• Accessibility review process for all website updates
• Partnership with accessibility organizations

If you have questions about accessibility or need assistance with our website, please contact us:

This Accessibility Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our website or other appropriate means.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our accessibility commitments and improvements.