Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

Weather Forecast 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 want everyone who visits the Weather Forecast website to feel welcome and find the experience rewarding.

2. Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Weather Forecast is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

3. Accessibility Features

Weather Forecast includes the following accessibility features:

• Text resizing options to increase readability
• High contrast mode for users with visual impairments
• Dark mode for reduced eye strain
• Keyboard navigation for users who cannot use a mouse
• Screen reader compatibility for blind users
• Alternative text for all images
• Reduced motion option for users with vestibular disorders
• Dyslexia-friendly font option
• Clear headings and page structure for easier navigation
• Sufficient color contrast throughout the site

4. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Weather Forecast relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

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

5. Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of Weather Forecast, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations:

• Interactive weather maps: Some of our interactive weather maps may be difficult to use with keyboard-only navigation or with screen readers. We provide alternative text-based weather information for all locations.
• Real-time animations: Some weather animations may not be accessible to users with certain visual impairments. We provide static alternatives and descriptive text.
• Third-party content: We sometimes link to third-party content or embed third-party tools that are not within our control. They may not be fully accessible.

6. Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Weather Forecast. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days.

7. Assessment and Evaluation

Weather Forecast has been evaluated for accessibility compliance by internal teams following the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. The assessment included:

• Self-evaluations by our web development team
• External assessments conducted by accessibility experts
• User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
• Automated evaluations using accessibility testing tools

We assess our website annually for accessibility compliance and whenever significant changes are made to the design or content.

8. Legal and Compliance Measures

Weather Forecast is committed to compliance with accessibility laws and regulations, including:

• European Union: Web Accessibility Directive (Directive (EU) 2016/2102)
• United Kingdom: Equality Act 2010
• United States: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

We strive to meet these requirements and regularly review our practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

9. Resources and Education

For more information about web accessibility, we recommend the following resources:

• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
• UK Government Accessibility Resources
• NHS Digital Accessibility
• Siteimprove Accessibility Glossary