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King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is committed to providing a comprehensive and secure digital experience that enables all users, including persons with disabilities and the elderly, to easily and efficiently access all its digital services. This commitment aligns with our dedication to applying the highest local and international standards in the design and development of digital content and services.
Objectives
- Ensure that all users have equitable access to our digital services, without exclusion or discrimination.
- Support assistive tools and technologies to facilitate browsing and interaction with digital content.
- Enhance compliance with international standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Increase user engagement and satisfaction, encouraging wider adoption of digital platforms.
Core Principles
- Perceivable: Present content in a manner accessible to all, including users with visual or hearing impairments.
- Operable: Enable navigation and interaction using assistive technologies or keyboard-only controls.
- Understandable: Ensure clarity and ease of interaction regardless of cognitive abilities.
- Robust: Design compatible with diverse technologies and devices, maintaining functionality as technology evolves.
Available Tools and Features to Support Accessibility
- Font Size Controls: Empower users with visual impairments to adjust text size according to their needs.
- Color Adjustment: Utilize flexible color schemes that meet high contrast requirements for users with color blindness or vision difficulties.
- Text-to-Speech Reader: Allow users to listen to page content directly via an automated reader.
- Sign Language Interpreter: Provide site content in sign language for users with hearing disabilities.
- Multilingual Options: Facilitate content access for speakers of various languages.
- Specialized Support Tools: Assist users with dyslexia, ADHD, epilepsy, or mobility challenges.
Technical Compatibility
- Support for major web browsers, including Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
- Responsive Design: Ensure compatibility across all device types (desktop, tablets, smartphones).
- Touchscreen Optimization: Design interactive elements to be easily usable on touch-enabled devices.
- Integration with Assistive Technologies: Support screen readers and magnification tools seamlessly.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Development Teams: Accountable for ensuring platform compliance with accessibility standards during design and development.
- Content Creators: Responsible for delivering accessible content, including alternative text for images and video captions.
- Technical Support: Provide assistance to users with disabilities facing difficulties accessing or interacting with digital platforms.
Feedback and Complaints
We welcome all feedback related to accessibility from our valued users.
Please contact us via [Support Link or Feedback Form].
Review and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to regularly reviewing and updating this policy, conducting periodic performance testing to ensure platform compliance with accessibility standards. We also strive to adopt new technologies that enhance the overall user experience.
Last Modified Date: 13/08/2025 - 12:13 PM Saudi Arabia Time
