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  1. Jan 2026
    1. The official website of the Government of Canada

      The large banner image enhances visual appeal, but accessibility depends on whether it is treated as decorative or informative. If meaningful images lack appropriate alternative text, screen-reader users may miss important context. Decorative images should use empty alt text, while informative images require descriptions to meet the Perceivable principle

    2. Your government

      The text and links on this page use strong colour contrast against a light background, making content easier to read for users with low vision or colour blindness. High contrast helps ensure that information is visually distinguishable without relying on colour alone, supporting the perceivable principle of the POUR accessibility framework.

    3. Get a passport

      Links on this page use meaningful, descriptive text rather than vague phrases like “click here.” This is especially important for screen-reader users who may navigate by links alone. Descriptive link text improves clarity and supports both the perceivable and understandable principles of accessibility

    4. Most requested

      The use of clear, descriptive section headings such as “Most requested” helps users quickly understand how content is organized. Screen readers rely on headings to navigate pages efficiently, so this structured layout supports the understandable principle by making information easy to follow

    5. Menu

      The collapsible “MENU” helps reduce visual and cognitive overload by hiding complex navigation until the user chooses to engage with it. When implemented with keyboard and screen-reader support, collapsible menus improve accessibility for users with cognitive or motor impairments. This reflects the Operable principle by allowing users to control how they navigate the interface.