Accessibility Features

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Government of Goa Website, has incorporated the following features to make its website accessible :

 

  • Skip to main content : Provides quick access to the core content on the page without the need to navigate repetitively using a keyboard.
  • Consistent navigation mechanism: The website uses a consistent navigation structure and presentation style across all pages.
  • Headings : Web page content is structured with appropriate headings and subheadings to enhance readability.
  • Page Titles : Each page has a clear and descriptive title to help users understand its content quickly.
  • Alternate Text : Images include brief descriptions for users with visual disabilities. If images are turned off or the browser supports only text, the alternate text provides context. Some browsers also display alternate text as a tooltip when the mouse pointer hovers over an image.
  • Accessibility Options: Allows users to change text size and contrast schemes for better readability. A plugin panel for adjusting the same is visible on the left side of the website.
  • Keyboard support : The website can be fully navigated using the keyboard by pressing the Tab and Shift + Tab keys.
  • Screen reader compatibility: The website is designed to be compatible with screen readers, enabling visually impaired users to access and understand content through assistive technologies effectively.
  • Customized text size : Text size can be adjusted via the browser. A plugin panel for adjusting the same is visible on the left side of the website.
  • Adjustable contrast scheme : Contrast schemes are available to help users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, view content more easily. A plugin panel for adjusting contrast is visible on the left side of the website.
  • Identification of File Type and Accessibility:Wherever PDF or other document types are uploaded on the website, proper titles and file type details are provided. This ensures that screen readers can accurately convey to users whether the link will open a document (such as a PDF, Word, or Excel file) or trigger a download or open in a new tab.

 

Screen Reader Access

 

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), Government of Goa Website complies with World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This will enable people with visual impairments to access the website using assistive technologies, such as screen readers. The information on the website is accessible with different screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, Supernova, and Window-Eyes.

 

Following table lists the information about different screen readers :

 

Accessibility Accessibility Tool Bar