Accessibility

A welcoming digital experience

Accessibility includes readable text, meaningful headings, keyboard access, useful alternative text, and layouts that adapt to different screen sizes. We aim to make essential information easy to find without requiring visitors to use a particular device or input method. The site uses consistent navigation and semantic page landmarks.

Navigation and forms

A skip link gives keyboard users a direct route to the main content. Interactive controls use standard browser behaviour, and form fields have visible labels. The mobile navigation can be opened and closed with a button. Visitors using assistive technology may use headings and page landmarks to move through content.

Images, contrast, and motion

Local illustrations are used so key artwork is available with the website files. Images that communicate meaning include alternative text. Entrance effects are modest and are reduced when a visitor’s device requests reduced motion. We aim for readable contrast, though browser and device settings may affect how the page appears.

Feedback and improvements

Accessibility is ongoing work. If a page or control creates a barrier, contact NBIC and identify the page, the information you were trying to access, and the difficulty you encountered. Device or assistive technology details may help if you are comfortable sharing them; medical or other sensitive information is not needed.

Ongoing review

As the site changes, accessibility should be reviewed alongside content, links, forms, contrast, and responsive behaviour. We welcome constructive feedback and will consider practical improvements.

Responsive design

The site layout adapts to desktop, tablet, and mobile widths. Navigation links, cards, and form fields reflow as the available space changes. Visitors can use browser zoom to enlarge content, and the design avoids requiring horizontal scrolling for ordinary text on common mobile screens. Actual experience can vary by device, browser, and user settings.

Keyboard and assistive technology

A skip link is provided before the main navigation, and standard HTML links, buttons, labels, and headings are used throughout the site. The mobile menu exposes its expanded state, and forms use associated labels. Visitors can move through interactive elements with keyboard navigation. If a control behaves unexpectedly with a particular assistive technology, feedback can help identify the issue.

Reduced motion and appearance

Decorative reveal effects are intentionally subtle and are reduced for visitors whose devices request reduced motion. The theme button allows visitors to switch between light and dark appearances, with the selection saved locally in the browser. The theme setting does not create a user account. Visitors may also use their device’s own contrast and text settings.

Ongoing improvements

Accessibility is a continuing process rather than a one-time checklist. As content is updated, headings, links, alternative text, focus behaviour, contrast, and form instructions should be reviewed. If you encounter a barrier, contact NBIC and describe the page and the difficulty. You do not need to provide health information or any other sensitive personal detail.