Skip to main content

Warning: Water supply will be interrupted in parts of the island on Saturday 24 October, 09:00-15:00, for pipe repairs.Read more

HA. Ihavandhoo Council

Accessibility statement

Everyone should be able to use this website, on any device, in Dhivehi or English.

Last updated 21 October 2026

Our commitment

HA. Ihavandhoo Council aims to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.

This is a demonstration website with sample data. The accessibility features below are part of the design system and carry over to a council's live website.

What we have built in

  • Full Dhivehi (right-to-left) and English (left-to-right) versions with real content parity.
  • Light and dark themes that follow your device setting and remember your choice.
  • Text that scales with the A- / A+ control and with your browser settings.
  • Colour contrast of at least 4.5:1 for text and 3:1 for controls, in both themes.
  • Every page can be used with a keyboard alone, with a visible focus outline.
  • Touch targets of at least 44 pixels on mobile.
  • Headings in order, labelled forms and error messages announced to screen readers.
  • Motion is reduced automatically if your device asks for it.

How to adjust the site

Text size

Use the A- and A+ buttons in the bar at the top of every page to make text smaller or larger. The A button resets it.

Light and dark mode

Use the moon / sun button at the top of the page. By default the site follows your device. Your choice is saved in your browser only.

Language

Use the language button at the top of the page to switch between Dhivehi and English. You stay on the same page.

Underlined links

Turn on underlined links from the accessibility controls in the top bar, if your device shows them.

Keyboard shortcuts

  • Tab / Shift + Tab: Move to the next or previous link, button or field.
  • Enter / Space: Open a link or press a button.
  • Esc: Close menus, dialogs, galleries and the search window.
  • Ctrl + K or ⌘ K: Open site search from any page.
  • ← / →: Move between tabs, calendar days and photos.

Known limitations

Dhivehi text in the demo has not yet been reviewed by a native speaker. PDF files are samples and may not be fully accessible. Some maps are illustrations and are repeated as lists.

Tell us about a problem

If something on this website is hard to use, please tell us. We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Demo by NotReal