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1: Accessibility Statement

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    BCcampus Open Education believes that education should be available to everyone,d which means supporting the creation of free, open, and accessible educational resources. We are actively committed to increasing the accessibility and usability of the textbooks and resources we produce.

    Accessibility features of the web version of this resource

    The web version of Human Security in World Affairs: Problems and Opportunities (2nd edition) has been designed with accessibility in mind and incorporates the following features:

    • It has been optimized for people who use screen-reader technology
      • all content can be navigated using a keyboard
      • links, headings, and tables are formatted to work with screen readers
      • images have alt tags
    • Information is not conveyed by colour alone
    • The option to increase font size (see tab on top right of screen)

    Other file formats available

    In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats, including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), MOBI (for Kindles), and various editable files. Here is a link to where you can download this book in another file format. Look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu to select the file type you want.

    This resource links to a number of external websites. If you are accessing this book in a print format, words that are linked will be underlined in the text, and you can find the full web address in the back matter of the book.

    Known accessibility issues and areas for improvement

    While we strive to ensure that this resource is as accessible and usable as possible, we might not always get it right. Any issues we identify will be listed below. There are currently no known issues.

    List of Known Accessibility Issues
    Location of issue Need for improvement Timeline Work around

    Accessibility standards

    The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility. The development of this toolkit involved working with students with various print disabilities who provided their personal perspectives and helped test the content.

    Let us know if you are having problems accessing this guide

    We are always looking for ways to make our resources more accessible. If you have problems accessing this resource, please contact us to let us know so we can fix the issue.

    Please include the following information:

    • The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
    • A description of the problem
    • The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue
      • e.g., Windows 10, Google Chrome (Version 65.0.3325.181), NVDA screen reader

    You can contact us one of the following ways:

    This statement was last updated on September 1, 2020.

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