Dynamic Text Resizing
Easily scale font sizes up to +25% using the Accessibility menu without distorting page layout.
Accessibility Statement
Inclusive DigitalGovernment
We are committed to making this website accessible, usable and inclusive for all citizens, commercial fishers, persons with disabilities, and aquatic stakeholders.
Accessibility by Design
Government of Sri Lanka
Accessibility Target
WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance
Designed in accordance with global Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and inclusive digital public-service standards.
About this Accessibility Statement
This statement outlines the Ministry's digital accessibility standards, built-in reading tools, screen reader support, keyboard shortcuts, and instructions for reporting digital barriers or requesting content in alternative formats.
1. Our Commitment
The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources is committed to ensuring that its digital public services and information portals are accessible to all citizens, including persons with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive disabilities.
Accessibility is integrated into every phase of website development, content creation, document publishing, and public service delivery.
2. Accessibility Standards
This website strives to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA conformance based on four core principles:
Perceivable
Content is presented in ways users can see and hear, including text alternatives and contrast adjustments.
Operable
Navigation controls, menus, and forms can be operated using keyboard inputs and touch gestures.
Understandable
Text is written in clear language with predictable navigation and helpful form validation guidance.
Robust
Code uses standard semantic HTML5 to support modern web browsers and assistive screen readers.
3. Built-in Accessibility Features
You can customize your viewing experience anytime using the Accessibility Menu located in the top utility bar of this website:
High Contrast Mode
Enhances color contrast and element borders for users with low vision or visual impairments.
Dyslexia-Friendly Font
Switches to high-legibility typography with increased letter and word spacing.
Stop Animations (Reduced Motion)
Silences smooth transitions, keyframe animations, and hover effects for motion sensitivity.
Grayscale Display Mode
Converts website colors into a clean 100% grayscale filter for color vision deficiency.
Keyboard & Screen Reader Access
Full keyboard navigation, semantic HTML5 structure, ARIA landmarks, and visible focus indicators.
4. Keyboard Navigation Shortcuts
All links, buttons, search filters, and form fields can be accessed without a mouse:
| Key Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Tab | Move forward to the next focusable link or form control |
| Shift + Tab | Move backward to the previous focusable link or form control |
| Enter | Activate selected buttons, links, or submit forms |
| Space | Toggle checkboxes, accordion items, and select dropdown options |
| Escape | Close open accessibility menus, modals, and preview dialogs |
5. Screen Reader Compatibility
Assistive Technologies Tested
This website utilizes semantic HTML5 markup (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `footer`), explicit `aria-expanded` and `aria-controls` bindings, landmark roles, and non-empty `alt` attributes for screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
7. Multilingual Access
Sinhala, Tamil & English Support
Official notices, news releases, statistics, and public service forms are rendered with language selectors supporting English, Sinhala (සිංහල), and Tamil (தமிழ்).
10. Report an Accessibility Barrier
If you experience any difficulty accessing information, navigating content, or downloading documents on this website, please contact our team:
Ministry Accessibility Officer
Email: info[at]fisheries.gov.lk • Tel: +94 112 327 060