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Accessibility Statement

The Global Institute of Behavior is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This statement describes the measures we have taken and areas we are working to improve.

Last reviewed: March 2026 · Standard: WCAG 2.1

Our Commitment

The Global Institute of Behavior aims to ensure that this website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including users of assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice input software, and keyboard-only navigation.

We regard accessible design as a professional responsibility and are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of this site. If you encounter any difficulties accessing content on this site, we want to hear from you.

Measures Taken

The following measures have been implemented across this website to support accessibility:

Criterion	Implementation	Status
Semantic HTML landmarks	All pages use `<header>`, `<nav>`, `<main>`, `<section>`, and `<footer>` landmarks with appropriate ARIA labels.	Met
Navigation aria-labels	Main navigation and mobile navigation elements carry descriptive `aria-label` attributes. Mobile hamburger button includes `aria-expanded` and `aria-controls` attributes updated dynamically.	Met
Heading hierarchy	All pages maintain a logical heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3) to support screen reader navigation.	Met
Alt text for images	All meaningful images carry descriptive `alt` attributes. Decorative elements use `aria-hidden="true"`.	Met
Colour contrast	Primary text against background meets WCAG AA contrast requirements. Gold accent text on dark backgrounds meets minimum ratio requirements.	Met
Reduced motion	All animations, scroll reveals, and cursor effects respect the `prefers-reduced-motion` media query. Motion is disabled entirely for users who have indicated this preference.	Met
Keyboard navigation	All interactive elements (navigation links, buttons, modal, form inputs) are accessible via keyboard. Modal can be closed with the Escape key. Focus is managed when the credential verification modal opens.	Met
Custom cursor	The custom gold cursor is activated only on pointer/hover devices. Touch and screen reader users receive the default browser cursor. The cursor element carries `aria-hidden="true"`.	Met
Form labels	All form inputs include explicit `<label>` elements associated via `for` attributes. Placeholder text is supplementary, not a label substitute.	Met
PDF documents	PDFs available for download from the Public Documents page have not been independently audited for WCAG PDF/UA compliance. Alternative formats are available upon request.	Partial

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

PDF documents: The institutional PDFs available for download from the Public Documents page have not been independently reviewed for full PDF/UA compliance. Users requiring accessible versions of these documents may request reformatted versions by contacting us.
Third-party image hosting: Some imagery is hosted via a third-party image service. While all images on this site carry appropriate alt attributes, we cannot guarantee the accessibility practices of the hosting provider's own interfaces.
Complex data tables: Where data tables are included, we have implemented appropriate table headers and ARIA roles. Users who encounter difficulties with any tabular content are encouraged to contact us.

Feedback and Assistance

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website, or if you require content in an alternative format, please contact us. We will do our best to provide the information or functionality you need and to address the underlying issue.

Accessibility enquiries: enquiries@globalbehavior.org
Please include "Accessibility" in the subject line and describe the barrier or requirement. We aim to respond within five working days.

This statement will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect any changes to the site or our accessibility practices.