Accessibility Statement

Scouting4U 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

WCAG 2.1 Principles

Applicable Laws & Standards

• Israel: Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law (5758-1998) and its amendments including web accessibility regulations
• European Union: European Accessibility Act (EAA) and Web Accessibility Directive
• United States: Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Title III requirements
• International: WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Dark/Light Mode: Toggle between dark and light themes to suit your visual preferences
• Responsive Design: Our website adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and landmarks for easy navigation
• Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for interactive elements
• Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios for text readability
• Skip Links: Skip to main content links for keyboard users
• Form Labels: Clear labels and instructions for form fields

Our website is fully navigable using only a keyboard. The following keyboard shortcuts are supported:

Color & Contrast

• We maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text
• Color is not used as the sole means of conveying information
• Our dark mode provides an alternative color scheme for users with light sensitivity

Text & Typography

• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• We use relative units (rem/em) for font sizes to respect user browser settings
• Line spacing and letter spacing can be adjusted without breaking the layout

Images & Media

• All informative images have descriptive alt text
• Decorative images are marked appropriately to be ignored by screen readers
• Videos include player controls that are keyboard accessible

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations:

We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us and we will do our best to provide the information in an alternative format.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

When Contacting Us, Please Include:

• The URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue
• A description of the accessibility barrier
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your browser and operating system

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any content on our website, please contact us and we will work with you to provide the information in an alternative format that meets your needs.