Accessibility Statement
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all citizens, including persons with disabilities
WCAG 2.1 Level AA CompliantAhmedabad Municipal Corporation is dedicated to providing equal access to information and services for all citizens. We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort and continuously work to improve the user experience for everyone, including people with:
- Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
- Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)
- Motor disabilities (limited mobility, difficulty using mouse)
- Cognitive disabilities (learning disabilities, difficulty concentrating)
- Seizure disorders (sensitivity to flashing content)
Accessibility Features
- High contrast mode for better visibility
- Adjustable text size and spacing
- Screen reader compatibility (JAWS, NVDA)
- Alternative text for all images
- Clear color distinction (not relying on color alone)
- Zoom support up to 200%
- Text alternatives for audio content
- Video captions and transcripts
- Visual indicators for audio alerts
- No auto-playing audio
- Adjustable audio controls
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Large clickable areas for links and buttons
- No time-limited interactions
- Skip navigation links
- Voice input compatibility
- Consistent navigation across pages
- Simple, clear language
- Consistent layout and design
- Clear headings and structure
- Error messages with guidance
- Progress indicators for multi-step processes
- Option to pause/stop animations
Navigate forward through interactive elements
Navigate backward through interactive elements
Activate links and buttons
Activate buttons, checkboxes, and scroll page
Close modals and dropdowns
Navigate within menus and components
Increase text size
Decrease text size
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Section 508
U.S. Federal Accessibility Standards
GIGW
Guidelines for Indian Government Websites
RPWD Act 2016
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, India
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
Screen Readers
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
- VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
- TalkBack (Android)
- Narrator (Windows)
Browser & OS Accessibility Features
- High contrast modes
- Browser zoom and text scaling
- Voice control and dictation
- Magnification tools
Supported Browsers
- Google Chrome (latest 2 versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- Microsoft Edge (latest 2 versions)
- Safari (latest 2 versions)
We continuously test and improve our website's accessibility through:
- Regular automated accessibility audits
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
- User testing with persons with disabilities
- Third-party accessibility audits
- Ongoing staff training on accessibility
- Feedback integration from users
Our accessibility efforts are reviewed quarterly to ensure continued compliance and improvement.
While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some current limitations:
- Some legacy PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we're working to remediate these)
- Third-party embedded content may not meet all accessibility standards
- Some complex interactive maps are being enhanced for better screen reader support
We are actively working to address these issues and welcome your feedback to help us improve.
If you need information in an alternative format or require assistance accessing our services, we can provide:
- Documents in accessible formats (Word, plain text, large print)
- Audio versions of written content
- Sign language interpretation for important announcements
- In-person assistance at municipal offices
- Phone support for online services
Please contact our accessibility support team using the information provided below.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:
accessibility@amc.gov.in
Phone
079-2550-6000
Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM
When reporting an issue, please include:
- • Web page or service you were trying to access
- • Problem you encountered
- • Browser and assistive technology you're using
- • Any error messages received
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information or service in an accessible format.