Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Department of Hydropower Development (DHPD), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards as recommended by the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW).

Accessibility Features

This website incorporates the following accessibility features to ensure an inclusive browsing experience:

• Keyboard Navigation: All pages and interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard. Use the Tab key to move through links and form elements, and the Enter key to activate them.
• Skip to Content: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.
• Text Alternatives: Images on this website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey information to users of screen readers.
• Semantic HTML: The website uses proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and ARIA attributes to improve compatibility with assistive technologies.
• Colour Contrast: Text and background colour combinations meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements specified in WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
• Responsive Design: The website is designed to work across different screen sizes and devices, including mobile phones and tablets.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements to assist keyboard-only users.

Supported Assistive Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with commonly used assistive technologies including screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver), screen magnification software, and speech recognition tools. The site is also tested for compatibility with modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility compliance, some content on this website may not yet be fully accessible. This may include older PDF documents, embedded maps, and third-party content. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of all content.

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: commrdhpd.arn@gmail.com
• Visit our Contact page

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback within 5 working days and work towards resolving any accessibility issues.