The Maldives Independent is are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We believe in the importance of inclusivity and are dedicated to providing an experience that allows all individuals to access our content, navigate our site, and engage with our platform seamlessly.
Accessibility Standards Maldives Independent strives to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines provide a framework for making web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies.
Key Accessibility Features
Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work across various devices and screen sizes, ensuring a consistent experience for all users.
Keyboard Navigation: The website can be fully navigated using a keyboard, enabling access for individuals who cannot use a mouse.
Text Alternatives: All non-text content, such as images and videos, include descriptive alt text or captions to provide context and meaning.
Readable Text: We ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, adjustable text sizes, and legible font styles to enhance readability.
Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is optimised for use with screen readers, ensuring that visually impaired users can access and understand our content.
Video and Audio Content: Captions and transcripts are provided for multimedia content to ensure it is accessible to all users, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Error Feedback: Forms and interactive elements include clear error messages and guidance to assist users in completing their tasks.
Continuous Improvement We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to improving our website’s accessibility over time. Our team conducts regular audits and usability tests to identify and address barriers to accessibility. We welcome feedback from our users to help us refine and enhance our platform.
Third-Party Content While we strive to ensure accessibility across all areas of our website, some third-party content or links may not fully conform to our standards. We encourage users to reach out if they encounter accessibility issues with third-party elements, and we will do our best to provide alternative solutions.
Feedback and Support If you encounter any accessibility issues while using the Maldives Independent website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Your input is invaluable in helping us create an inclusive and user-friendly experience.
Email: editorial@maldivesindependent.com
Policy Review This accessibility policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current and effective. Updates to this policy will be communicated on our website.
Date of Last Review: 31/1/2025
Thank you for visiting the Maldives Independent. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible platform for all users.