Accessibility
Screen Reader Access & Accessibility
This website is designed to be accessible to all users, including persons with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities.
Accessibility Features
The CGDA website follows the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) and conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Theme Options
Six colour themes available from the top bar, including high-contrast options for low vision users. Your choice is saved across all pages.
Text Resize
Use the A+ / A / A- buttons in the accessibility bar to increase, reset, or decrease font size. Works across all pages.
Keyboard Navigation
All links, buttons, dropdowns, and form controls are accessible via keyboard. Use Tab to move forward, Shift+Tab to go back, Enter to activate.
Skip to Content
A "Skip to main content" link is available at the top of every page, visible on keyboard focus. Press Tab on page load to reveal it.
Semantic HTML
Pages use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, ARIA labels, and alt text for images to support screen readers.
Responsive Design
The website adapts to all screen sizes including mobile phones and tablets. No horizontal scrolling required.
Screen Reader Support
This website has been designed to work with popular screen reading software. The following screen readers are recommended:
| Screen Reader | Platform | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| NVDA | Windows | Free — Download from nvaccess.org |
| JAWS | Windows | Commercial — Freedom Scientific |
| VoiceOver | macOS / iOS | Built-in — Enable in System Settings > Accessibility |
| TalkBack | Android | Built-in — Enable in Settings > Accessibility |
| Narrator | Windows | Built-in — Press Win+Ctrl+Enter to start |
| Orca | Linux | Free — Pre-installed on most Linux distributions |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Move to next focusable element |
| Shift + Tab | Move to previous focusable element |
| Enter | Activate link or button |
| Escape | Close dropdown or modal |
| Space | Toggle checkbox or activate button |
Accessibility Toolbar
The bar at the top of every page contains the following accessibility controls:
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader Access | Link to this page with accessibility information |
| Colour themes | Six theme options: Dark Navy (default), White Light, Soft Indigo, Deep Indigo, Mint Teal, Warm Sepia |
| A+ / A / A- | Increase, reset, or decrease text size across the site |
| हिन्दी | Toggle Hindi language (when available) |
| Search | Toggle search bar in the header |
Feedback
If you face any difficulty accessing this website or have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact:
CGDA Headquarters
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt — 110010
Phone: 011-2566-5555
Email: cgda@nic.in