Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 26 November 2025

1. Our commitment

Bearing Witness Inc. is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible — including those with disabilities, impairments, or limitations. We believe everyone should be able to access and understand our content, and we aim to provide a user‑friendly, inclusive experience for all visitors.

2. Standards and guidelines

Our website is designed with reference to the internationally recognized World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and we strive to meet at least WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance, where reasonably possible. Australian Human Rights Commission+2W3C+23.

3What we have done to improve accessibility

To support accessibility, we have implemented various measures across our site, including (but not limited to):

Use of meaningful, structured page layout and headings to support screen‑reader navigation.Inclusion of alternative text (alt text) for images, where appropriate, to help people using assistive technologies.

Ensuring that content is readable and understandable, with sufficient contrast and clear fonts.

Designing navigation and interactive elements (links, forms, buttons) in a way that supports keyboard navigation and ease of use.

Striving to make our site responsive and usable across different devices (desktops, tablets, smartphones).

4. Known limitations & ongoing work

While we strive for full accessibility, there may be parts of the site where we have not yet achieved perfect compliance. Possible limitations might include:Some images or multimedia content may lack captions, transcripts, or full descriptive text.Occasional compatibility issues with certain assistive technologies or older browsers.Third‑party content embedded or linked from our site (for example, certain media or external widgets) — such content may not always meet our own accessibility standards.We are continuously working to identify and address such issues. If you encounter any barrier or have difficulty accessing any part of our site, please contact us (see below).

5. Feedback and contact information

If you experience any problem while using our website, or have suggestions for improving accessibility, we encourage you to get in touch. Please contact us at:Email: bearingwitness.inc@outlook.com.auWe aim to respond to feedback within a reasonable timeframe, and to assist with alternative access when needed.

6. Updates to this statement

This Accessibility Statement may be updated as we improve our site or as standards evolve. We review and revise it regularly, and the “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent version.