Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: January 22, 2026

This is an accessibility statement from Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services

Measures to Support Accessibility

Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of camiscare.ca:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
  • Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
  • Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
  • Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities.
  • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. camiscare.ca is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

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

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of camiscare.ca relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations And Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of camiscare.ca, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for camiscare.ca:

  • Technical Constraints:
    • Non-Accessible Third-Party Content: Content or functionality provided by third parties that you cannot control, such as embedded videos, third-party plugins, or social media widgets.
    • Complex Data Visualizations: Charts, graphs, and infographics that may not be fully accessible to screen reader users.
  • Content Issues:
    • PDFs and Non-HTML Documents: Documents that are not fully accessible, such as scanned PDFs or older PDFs that have not been remediated.
    • Multimedia Content: Videos that lack captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions.
    • Images: Images that do not have appropriate alternative text descriptions.
  • Functional Limitations:
    • Interactive Elements: Forms, games, or other interactive features that may be difficult to navigate with a keyboard or screen reader.
    • Navigation Issues: Complex menus or navigation structures that may pose challenges for users with certain disabilities.
    • Inconsistent User Interface: Older sections of the site that have not been updated to meet current accessibility standards.
  • Design Constraints:
    • Color Contrast: Elements with insufficient color contrast that may not be easily readable for users with visual impairments.
    • Font Size and Type: Text that may be too small or in fonts that are not easily readable.
  • Temporary Limitations:
    • Undergoing Updates: Sections of the website that are currently being updated to improve accessibility and may temporarily lack full accessibility.
    • Scheduled Maintenance: Times when the website may not be fully functional due to maintenance activities.
  • Legacy Content:
    • Archived Content: Older content that has not been updated to current accessibility standards but is still available for historical purposes.
    • Legacy Software: Applications or tools that were developed before current accessibility guidelines and are still in use.
  • User-Specific Issues:
    • Custom User Settings: Personalized settings or customizations that might interfere with accessibility features.
    • Browser Compatibility: Specific browsers or versions that may not fully support accessibility features.

Assessment Approach

Central Alberta Medical Imaging assessed the accessibility of camiscare.ca by the following approaches:

Formal Complaints

If you encounter any issues with accessibility on our website that require urgent attention or if you have a formal complaint, please contact us at [email protected] or through https://camiscare.ca/contact-camis/. We aim to address all complaints promptly and to your satisfaction.