Commitment to Digital Accessibility

The Municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for all citizens and apply relevant accessibility standards to provide equal access to government services and information.

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant

This website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.

Government Standards Compliance

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Philippine Web Accessibility Guidelines
• Government Web Template (GWT) Standards
• Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)

International Standards

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA Guidelines
• WAI-ARIA 1.1 Specification
• ISO/IEC 40500:2012 Standard
• EN 301 549 European Standard

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

• Full keyboard accessibility
• Logical tab order
• Focus indicators
• Skip navigation links
• Arrow key navigation in menus

Screen Reader Support

• Semantic HTML structure
• ARIA labels and descriptions
• Alternative text for images
• Form labels and instructions
• Live region announcements

Visual Accessibility

• High contrast mode toggle
• Adjustable text sizes
• Color contrast compliance
• Scalable fonts up to 200%
• No information conveyed by color alone

Motor Accessibility

• Minimum 44px touch targets
• Click target spacing
• No time-based interactions
• Drag and drop alternatives
• Mouse-free operation

Cognitive Support

• Clear navigation structure
• Consistent page layouts
• Error prevention and correction
• Plain language content
• Breadcrumb navigation

Mobile Accessibility

• Responsive design
• Portrait and landscape support
• Voice control compatibility
• Switch control support
• Progressive Web App features

Technical Specifications

Technology Stack

Frontend Technologies:

• Next.js 14 with App Router
• TypeScript for type safety
• Tailwind CSS with semantic classes
• Custom accessibility utilities
• Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities

Accessibility Tools:

• ARIA patterns and landmarks
• Focus management hooks
• Keyboard navigation utilities
• Screen reader announcements
• Color contrast validation

Supported Browsers

• Chrome (latest 2 versions)
• Firefox (latest 2 versions)
• Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Edge (latest 2 versions)
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

Assistive Technologies

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Known Limitations and Ongoing Improvements

Areas Under Development

• Some PDF documents are being updated to meet accessibility standards
• Complex data tables are being enhanced with better navigation
• Video content is being equipped with captions and transcripts
• Third-party embedded content accessibility is being evaluated

Future Enhancements

• Sign language interpretation for video content
• Voice navigation interface
• Enhanced mobile accessibility features
• Multi-language accessibility support
• Advanced cognitive accessibility tools

Testing and Validation

Automated Testing

• axe-core accessibility engine
• WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
• Lighthouse accessibility audits
• Pa11y command-line testing
• Color contrast analyzers
• HTML validation tools

Manual Testing

• Screen reader navigation testing
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Voice control testing
• Mobile accessibility testing
• User testing with disabilities
• Cognitive load assessment

Accessibility Feedback and Support

We Welcome Your Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or need assistance accessing government services, please contact us immediately. Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for all citizens.

Primary Contact

Management Information System

Municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan

J.C. De Jesus St., Poblacion

Santa Maria, Bulacan 3022

Email: itcsantamaria@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Alternative Access Methods

• In-person assistance at municipal offices
• Phone support during office hours
• Large print documents available upon request
• Sign language interpreters can be arranged
• Audio recordings of written content available

Legal and Regulatory Framework

This accessibility statement is aligned with Philippine and international accessibility laws and standards, including:

Magna Carta for Persons with Disability (RA 7277) - Ensures equal access to public services and information
Accessibility Law (RA 11106) - Mandates accessible design in public buildings and digital services
Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) - Protects personal information of persons with disabilities
Philippine Web Accessibility Guidelines - National standards for government website accessibility

Statement Date: November 2, 2025

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

Review Schedule: This statement is reviewed quarterly and updated as needed to reflect current accessibility status and improvements.

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