Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Centre des Loisirs de Fatima, Î.M., INC. is committed to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We continuously strive to improve accessibility and user experience for everyone.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, an internationally recognized standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with:

• Visual impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Motor limitations
• Cognitive disabilities

Accessibility Measures

Our website incorporates several features to improve accessibility:

Navigation

• Clear and consistent structure: Logically organized navigation
• “Skip to content” link: Allows users to jump directly to main content
• Keyboard navigation: All features are accessible via keyboard
• Focus indicators: Active elements are clearly identified
• Mobile menu state: The menu toggle button announces its open/closed state (aria-expanded)
• Navigation landmarks: The main navigation bar is identified for screen readers (aria-label)

Content

• Descriptive headings: Logical heading hierarchy for easier navigation
• Alternative text: Descriptions for informative images, including the role of the person for member photos
• Explicit links: Link text clearly describes their destination
• Sufficient contrast: Text and backgrounds provide good contrast
• Accessible image galleries: Carousels are marked as regions (role="region") with real-time announcements for screen readers (aria-live)
• Required fields: Forms clearly indicate required fields (aria-required)
• Alerts and notes: Important information blocks are identified with an appropriate semantic role (role="alert" or role="note")

Technology

• Semantic HTML: Appropriate tags used for structure
• Screen reader compatibility: Optimized for assistive technologies
• Responsive design: Site usable on various devices and screen sizes
• No tracking cookies: Respect for your privacy

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some aspects of the site may present accessibility challenges:

• Some older images may lack complete alternative descriptions
• Some external or embedded content may not be fully accessible
• We are continuously working to identify and address these limitations

Technologies Used

This site is built with:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Minimal JavaScript for essential interactions
• Hugo (static site generator)

The site is designed to work with:

• Recent screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Screen magnification tools

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter difficulties or accessibility barriers, please contact us by email at info@centreloisirsfatima.com.

We will strive to provide you with the information in an accessible format or offer an appropriate alternative.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to:

• Regularly assessing the accessibility of our site
• Training our staff in web accessibility best practices
• Integrating accessibility from the design phase of new features
• Taking user feedback into account to improve the experience

Additional Resources

To learn more about web accessibility:

• Government of Canada Web Accessibility Standards
• W3C - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Last updated: January 27, 2026
This accessibility statement will be updated regularly to reflect the current state of our accessibility efforts.