Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

EAST SEPIK PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT is committed to making its website accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

Our Commitment

EAST SEPIK PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA as required under the PNG Government Website Standards and Guidelines 2023 (approved 26 May 2023, Department of Information and Communications Technology).

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
  • WAI-ARIA landmark roles and attributes

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following areas that may not yet meet full WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and are actively working to address them:

  • Some older embedded PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
  • Some map embeds (Google Maps) rely on third-party providers and may have limitations
  • Older photo content may be missing detailed alternative text

Assistive Technology Support

This website is designed to work with:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom up to 200%
  • High contrast display modes

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) which oversees the PNG Government Website Standards.