Screen Reader Access
The GKCIET Malda website complies with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to ensure that the website is accessible to people with visual impairments who use screen reader software. Various screen readers are available free of charge or commercially. The following table lists some of the commonly used screen readers:
| # | Screen Reader | Website | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) | www.nvaccess.org (opens in new window) | Free |
| 2 | JAWS (Job Access With Speech) | www.freedomscientific.com (opens in new window) | Commercial |
| 3 | VoiceOver (macOS / iOS) | www.apple.com/accessibility (opens in new window) | Free (Built-in) |
| 4 | Narrator (Windows) | support.microsoft.com (opens in new window) | Free (Built-in) |
| 5 | Orca (Linux) | wiki.gnome.org/Projects/Orca (opens in new window) | Free |
| 6 | TalkBack (Android) | support.google.com (opens in new window) | Free (Built-in) |
Accessibility Features of This Website
Keyboard Navigation
All pages can be navigated using the keyboard. Use Tab to move forward and Shift+Tab to move backward through interactive elements.
Skip to Main Content
A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided at the top of every page, allowing screen reader users to bypass navigation and go directly to the main content area.
Text Resize
Text can be resized using the accessibility toolbar at the top of the page. Use A-, A, A+ buttons to decrease, reset, or increase text size.
High Contrast Mode
A high contrast mode is available for users with low vision. Click the contrast toggle button in the accessibility toolbar to activate it.
Alt Text for Images
All meaningful images on this website include descriptive alternative text (alt attribute) to convey the purpose and content of the image to screen reader users.
Pause/Stop Controls
All auto-playing content (sliders, marquees) includes pause/play controls, allowing users to stop moving content as needed.
Descriptive Links
Links are meaningful and descriptive. External links are clearly marked and indicate when they open in a new window.
Semantic HTML
The website uses semantic HTML5 elements (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>) along with ARIA landmarks and roles for better screen reader navigation.
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Windows / Linux | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Move to next link/element | Tab | Tab |
| Move to previous link/element | Shift + Tab | Shift + Tab |
| Activate a link / button | Enter | Enter |
| Page Up / Page Down | PgUp / PgDn | Fn + ↑ / ↓ |
| Go to top of page | Ctrl + Home | Cmd + ↑ |
| Go to bottom of page | Ctrl + End | Cmd + ↓ |
Need Help?
If you face any accessibility-related issues while navigating this website, or if you need any content in an accessible format, please contact us at:
- Email: webmaster@gkciet.ac.in
- Phone: +91 3512 XXXXXX
- GKCIET, NH-34, Simla Para, Malda, West Bengal — 732102