Accessibility Statement
Making our website accessible to everyone
Last updated: June 7, 2025
Our Commitment to Accessibility
SAMETI (State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute) 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.
Our Mission
To provide equal access to agricultural education and digital services for all users, regardless of their abilities.
Accessibility Standards
🎯 WCAG 2.1 Guidelines
- • Level AA compliance target
- • Perceivable content design
- • Operable interface elements
- • Understandable information
- • Robust technical implementation
🇮🇳 Indian Standards
- • Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW)
- • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- • Digital India accessibility guidelines
- • Section 508 compliance principles
Accessibility Features
👁️ Visual Accessibility
- • High contrast color schemes
- • Scalable text and images
- • Alternative text for images
- • Clear visual hierarchy
- • Focus indicators for navigation
- • Consistent layout and design
⌨️ Keyboard Navigation
- • Full keyboard accessibility
- • Logical tab order
- • Skip navigation links
- • Keyboard shortcuts
- • No keyboard traps
- • Visible focus indicators
🔊 Audio & Screen Reader Support
- • Screen reader compatibility
- • Descriptive link text
- • Proper heading structure
- • ARIA labels and landmarks
- • Form field labels
- • Error message announcements
Supported Technologies
Screen Readers
- • JAWS
- • NVDA
- • VoiceOver
- • TalkBack
Browsers
- • Chrome
- • Firefox
- • Safari
- • Edge
Devices
- • Desktop
- • Laptop
- • Mobile
- • Tablet
Known Limitations
⚠️ Areas Under Improvement
We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently identified areas for enhancement include:
- • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible
- • Certain interactive elements are being optimized
- • Video content accessibility enhancements in progress
- • Third-party embedded content limitations
Assessment and Testing
🔍 Our Testing Methods
- • Automated accessibility testing tools
- • Manual testing with assistive technologies
- • User testing with disabled community
- • Regular accessibility audits
📊 Monitoring Schedule
- • Monthly automated scans
- • Quarterly manual reviews
- • Annual comprehensive audits
- • Ongoing user feedback integration
Feedback and Support
📞 Contact Our Accessibility Team
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Direct Contact
Phone: 94181-11516
Email: accessibility@sameti.hp.gov.in
Response Time: Within 3 business days
Postal Address
Accessibility Officer
SAMETI, Craignano, Mashobra
Shimla - 171007, Himachal Pradesh
Alternative Formats
📋 Available Formats
We can provide information in alternative formats upon request:
- • Large print documents
- • Audio recordings
- • Braille materials
- • Electronic text formats
- • Simplified language versions
- • Sign language interpretation (on request)
Accessibility for All - SAMETI is committed to providing equal access to digital services for everyone in our agricultural community.
