Accessibility Statement

Last updated: April 2025

Our Commitment

The Water Research Commission is committed to ensuring the WRC Knowledge Hub is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Accessibility Features

  • Keyboard-navigable interface throughout the platform
  • Descriptive alt text on all meaningful images
  • Sufficient colour contrast ratios for text legibility
  • Responsive design supporting mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
  • Screen reader-friendly markup using semantic HTML elements
  • Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
  • ARIA labels on icon-only buttons and controls

Known Limitations

Some older PDF reports in our archive may not be fully accessible. We are working to improve this progressively. If you encounter a document that is inaccessible, please contact us and we will endeavour to provide an alternative format.

Feedback and Contact

If you experience any accessibility barriers on this platform, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five working days.