Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: July 06, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Via-Chem Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and HTML5 semantic elements for screen readers
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full website functionality accessible via keyboard
  • Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
  • Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios for readability
  • Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and devices
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Skip Navigation: Skip to main content links for screen reader users
  • ARIA Labels: Proper ARIA labels for interactive elements

Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to enhance the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • User testing with people who use assistive technologies
  • Implementing user feedback to improve accessibility
  • Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Alternative input devices

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some pages or content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to improve accessibility in these areas:

  • Some PDF documents may require updates for full accessibility
  • Third-party embedded content may have accessibility limitations
  • Legacy content is being reviewed and updated for compliance

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of our website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

Via-Chem Inc.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Email: accessibility@viachem.com
Phone: [Your Phone Number]

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to provide the information you need in an accessible format.

Alternative Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We can provide:

  • Large print documents
  • Audio formats
  • Plain text versions
  • Accessible PDF documents

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility of our entire website, some content is provided by third parties. We work with our partners to ensure their content meets accessibility standards, but we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content.

Formal Complaints

If you wish to file a formal accessibility complaint, please contact us using the information above. We will investigate your complaint and respond with an action plan.

Standards and Regulations

Our accessibility efforts align with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Accessible Canada Act (ACA)
  • Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Assessment Approach

Via-Chem Inc. assessed the accessibility of this website through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen reader compatibility testing
  • User testing with people who have disabilities
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