Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: 02/01/2025

At GSWA Knowledge Base, we are committed to ensuring that our platform is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for all users, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use to access our website. We strive to meet and exceed the accessibility standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as other relevant regulations, to ensure an inclusive digital environment.

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to making our Knowledge Base platform accessible to a wide range of people, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. We aim to ensure that all visitors can:

• Easily navigate and access all content.
• Understand and interact with our features, even if they use assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, or keyboard-only navigation.
• Customize the website’s appearance, such as increasing font sizes or using high contrast settings for better readability.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our platform by adhering to recognized accessibility standards, including the WCAG 2.1 guidelines, which cover areas such as:

• Text Alternatives: Providing text descriptions (alt text) for non-text content (e.g., images, videos, charts) to ensure accessibility for screen readers.
• Keyboard Accessibility: Ensuring that the website can be fully navigated using only a keyboard, without requiring a mouse or pointer device.
• Content Structure: Using proper heading structures, lists, and other semantic HTML elements to improve screen reader navigation.
• Color Contrast: Ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background to assist users with low vision.
• Error Suggestions and Prevention: Providing users with accessible form validation and feedback to enhance interaction.

2. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback on how we can improve the accessibility of our platform. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for enhancing accessibility, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to addressing and resolving any issues promptly.

To share your accessibility concerns or suggestions, you can contact us via:

• Email: editor@docs.gswa.in
• Phone: +916003552958
• Mailing Address: Golaghat, Assam, India-785621

Our team is here to help, and we will make every effort to ensure that your experience on our platform is as accessible as possible.

3. Continuous Improvement

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to continually improving our platform to meet evolving standards and user needs. We regularly conduct accessibility audits, and work with expert consultants to identify and address any areas that may need improvement.

If you have any difficulty accessing specific content or features on the platform, please let us know, and we will do our best to address your concerns as quickly as possible.

4. Third-Party Content

While GSWA Knowledge Base strives to ensure that our platform is fully accessible, some content linked from our website may be hosted on third-party sites. We do not have control over these external sites and their accessibility features. However, we encourage users to contact us with any concerns regarding third-party content, and we will work to address them where possible.

5. Assistive Technologies Compatibility

Our platform is compatible with various assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
• Magnification tools
• Keyboard navigation aids

If you are using any assistive technologies and encounter accessibility barriers on our platform, please let us know, and we will provide assistance in overcoming them.

6. Legal Compliance

We strive to comply with all applicable accessibility laws, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as any other international accessibility standards. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has equal access to the resources, information, and services provided by GSWA Knowledge Base.

Thank you for visiting GSWA Knowledge Base. We are committed to making your experience with our platform as accessible and inclusive as possible. We value your input and are here to assist with any accessibility concerns you may have.