Our Commitment
The NDRF Academy is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA standards as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW).
Accessibility Features
This website incorporates the following accessibility features:
- Skip to Main Content: A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided at the top of every page to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.
- Consistent Navigation: Navigation is consistent across all pages of the website.
- Text Resize: The text size can be increased or decreased using the accessibility toolbar provided in the government identity bar.
- High Contrast Mode: A high contrast mode is available via the accessibility toolbar for users with low vision.
- Alt Text: All meaningful images on this website have descriptive alternative text.
- Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation.
- Semantic HTML: The website uses proper heading hierarchy and semantic HTML elements.
- ARIA Landmarks: ARIA roles and attributes are used to enhance accessibility for screen reader users.
- Responsive Design: The website is responsive and works across devices of all screen sizes.
Screen Reader Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers. The following table lists supported screen readers and browsers:
| Screen Reader | Website / Download | Compatible Browser |
|---|---|---|
| JAWS | freedomscientific.com | Microsoft Edge, Chrome |
| NVDA | nvaccess.org | Firefox, Chrome |
| VoiceOver | Built-in (macOS / iOS) | Safari |
| TalkBack | Built-in (Android) | Chrome |
| Narrator | Built-in (Windows) | Microsoft Edge |
Accessibility Toolbar
The accessibility toolbar is available in the government identity bar at the top of every page. It provides the following options:
- Text Size Controls (A-, A, A+): Decrease, reset, or increase the base font size of the website. Font sizes range from 14px to 20px.
- High Contrast Toggle: Switch to a high-contrast colour scheme (dark background, light text, yellow links) for improved readability.
Your accessibility preferences are saved automatically and will persist across sessions.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full compliance, some content may have accessibility limitations:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these.
- Third-party content and embedded maps may have their own accessibility constraints.
- Video content may not have captions or audio descriptions in all cases.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: dir[dot]academy-ndrf[at]gov[dot]in
- Phone: +91-9711077372
- Address: NDRF Academy, Near Koradi Temple, Nagpur, Maharashtra — 441111
We will make every effort to respond to your feedback within 5 working days and work towards resolving any accessibility issues.
Standards & Guidelines
This website follows:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA
- Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW)
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016