Accessibility statement

It is ensured that the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities website is accessible to all users irrespective of device in use, technology or ability. It has been built, with an aim, to provide maximum accessibility and usability to its visitors. As a result, this website can be viewed from a variety of devices such as Desktop / Laptop computers, web-enabled mobile devices; etc.

Best efforts have been put in to ensure that all information on this website is accessible to people with disabilities. For example, a user with visual disability can access this website using assistive technologies, such as screen readers and screen magnifiers.

It is also aimed to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which should help all visitors of this website.

This website has been designed to be accessible to users from all parts of the world, regardless of their location, device, or technological environment. With a focus on inclusivity, it ensures that individuals across different countries and regions can access and use the website effectively. The website’s international accessibility is further enhanced through the use of globally recognized standards and technologies, ensuring that all visitors, irrespective of geographical boundaries, have an optimal and equitable browsing experience.

This website is designed using XHTML 1.0 Transitional to meet the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and also adheres to level A of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 laid down by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Part of the information in the website is also made available through links to external Websites. External Websites are maintained by the respective departments who are responsible for making these sites accessible.

If you have any problem or suggestion regarding the accessibility of this website, please write to us mentioning the nature of the problem along with your contact information.