Accessibility Statement
Last updated: June 2025
Our Accessibility Commitment
DSX 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.
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. DSX web content implementation exceeds WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements in several areas, demonstrating a strong commitment to accessibility.
Accessibility Features
Navigation
- Keyboard navigation throughout the site
- Skip navigation links
- Clear heading structure
- Descriptive link text
Visual Design
- High contrast color scheme
- Scalable text (up to 200%)
- Clear focus indicators
- Alternative text for images
Screen Reader Support
- Semantic HTML structure
- ARIA labels and landmarks
- Form labels and instructions
- Error identification and suggestions
Known Issues
We are actively working to address:
- Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible
- Complex data tables on mobile devices
- Some third-party content may not meet our standards
We aim to resolve these issues in our ongoing development.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of DSX. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Email: accessibility@dsx.org.au Response time: Within 2 business days
Technical Specifications
This site is built with accessibility in mind using:
- Semantic HTML5
- CSS for visual styling
- JavaScript for enhanced functionality (with fallbacks)
- React with accessibility-first component design
Evaluation Methods
DSX assessed the accessibility of this site by:
- Self-evaluation
- Automated testing tools
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS)
- User testing with people with disabilities