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Accessibility Statement

Last updated on 23 November 2025

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Tessa McMahon is committed to inclusion and is working to comply with Levels A and AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. This describes how to make web content more usable and accessible for everyone. 

What is website accessibility?

Website accessibility refers to the design and development of a website that allows individuals with disabilities to access its content and features. In Australia, there are several laws that regulate website accessibility, including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (AHRC Act).

Accessibility on this website

This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have:

  • Used the accessibility softwear and auditing find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

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There might be certain pieces of content on the website that do not belong to us, and instead belong to our hosting partner or anything third-party application, therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Issues, Ideas and Complaints

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, please get in touch via email at chat@tessamcmahon.com.au 

 

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Do you need help making your website accessible?

We can help with testing and fixing your website to make sure that it meets accessibility requirements. Get in touch with us to discuss!

What is WCAG the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, often referred to as WCAG, were created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to provide a set of guidelines and standards for making websites more accessible to individuals with disabilities, including people who are blind or have low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, and those with mobility or cognitive disabilities. The guidelines include requirements and recommendations for text, language, images, navigation, audio and video, and the use of apps and technology on websites.

WCAG versions and success criteria levels

There are currently three supported versions of the web accessibility standard – WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2. Within these, there is success criteria e.g. 'consistent navigation' or 'captions', which are each scored by three different implementation levels. These levels are known as Level A, AA and AAA respectively. 

 

If the first point was achieved this would meet Level A. If both the first and second points were achieved it would meet Level AA, and if all three were achieved it would meet Level AAA.

 

For a full breakdown of the success critera and their levels read the Centre for Accessibility Australia website.

WCAG versions and success criteria levels

Australian Government agencies are required to comply with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. However non-goverment public facing websites are expected to meet Level AA, meaning you should aim to comply with atleast WCAG 2.0 at a Level AA standard. 

 

Not complying with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines is discrimination against individuals with disabilities. You will also be missing out on a whole community of potential customers to your website.

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