At Dipika, we believe that knowledge should be accessible to everyone.

We are committed to providing a website that is inclusive, easy to use and accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability, age, language, technology or experience.

Our goal is to continually improve the accessibility and usability of https://dipika.co.za in accordance with recognised accessibility best practices.

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1. Our Commitment

Dipika is dedicated to ensuring that our educational resources can be accessed by the widest possible audience.

We strive to create a website that is:

Easy to read
Easy to navigate
Mobile friendly
Keyboard accessible
Compatible with modern browsers
Compatible with assistive technologies where reasonably practical

Accessibility is considered throughout the design, development and publishing process.

2. Accessibility Standards

We aim to align our Website with the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA, wherever reasonably practicable.

These internationally recognised guidelines focus on ensuring that content is:

Perceivable
Operable
Understandable
Robust

While we strive to meet these standards, some areas of the Website may continue to be improved over time.

3. Accessibility Features

Where appropriate, Dipika aims to provide:

Clear navigation
Consistent page layouts
Logical heading structures
Readable typography
Responsive mobile design
Sufficient colour contrast
Keyboard navigation support
Meaningful page titles
Descriptive link text
Alternative text for informative images
Clear form labels
Error messages that are easy to understand

4. Readability

We aim to make our content easy to understand by:

Using clear language
Breaking content into logical sections
Using descriptive headings
Avoiding unnecessary jargon
Explaining Sanskrit terms where practical
Providing summaries for longer articles

Our objective is to make complex subjects accessible without compromising accuracy.

5. Images

Where practical, informative images include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to assist visitors using screen readers.

Decorative images may use empty alternative text where appropriate.

6. Colour and Contrast

We aim to use colour combinations that provide good readability.

Information should not rely solely on colour to convey meaning.

7. Keyboard Navigation

We aim to ensure that the Website can be navigated using a keyboard without requiring a mouse wherever reasonably practical.

8. Responsive Design

Dipika is designed to work across a wide range of devices, including:

Desktop computers
Laptops
Tablets
Mobile phones

Responsive layouts help ensure that content remains readable regardless of screen size.

9. PDFs and Downloadable Publications

Where downloadable publications are provided, we aim to ensure they are:

Clearly structured
Easy to read
Properly organised
Suitable for printing
Accessible where reasonably practical

As we expand our publication library, accessibility will continue to be considered during document design.

10. Third-Party Content

Some pages may contain embedded content from third-party providers such as:

YouTube
Google Maps
Vimeo

While we endeavour to use accessible services, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content that is outside our control.

11. Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process.

We regularly review our Website and aim to improve accessibility as technologies, standards and user needs evolve.

Feedback from users plays an important role in helping us identify areas for improvement.

12. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, certain areas of the Website may not yet fully meet all accessibility recommendations.

Examples may include:

Older content awaiting review
Third-party embedded content
Historical downloadable documents
Browser-specific limitations

We are committed to addressing these issues over time where reasonably practical.

13. Feedback

We welcome feedback from visitors regarding the accessibility of Dipika.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the Website or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

Your feedback helps us improve the experience for everyone.

14. Contact Us

If you encounter an accessibility issue or require information in an alternative format, please contact us.

We will make reasonable efforts to assist you.

Website: https://dipika.co.za

Email: info@dipika.co.za

15. Our Commitment

Dipika is committed to creating a website that reflects the inclusive spirit of learning and knowledge-sharing.

While accessibility is an ongoing journey rather than a one-time achievement, we will continue to improve the Website to make it more usable, more inclusive and more accessible for all visitors.