Public Access
WIMA aims to make core public information accessible across desktop, tablet and mobile experiences.
WIMA Accessibility
Accessibility Statement
WIMA is committed to making its public website, professional references, verification tools and digital resources usable by the widest practical audience.
This statement explains WIMA's accessibility goals, the standards we use, the measures applied across the website, known limitations, feedback channels and the continuing review process for digital accessibility.
Updated 27 June 2026
WCAG-informed framework
Public website scope
Commitment
WIMA Accessibility Commitment
The World Investment Migration Association is committed to providing an accessible digital experience for members, certified professionals, institutions, applicants, researchers, public visitors and other users of WIMA digital resources.
WIMA works to make its website content easier to perceive, navigate, understand and operate. This includes public information pages, country and program references, membership and certification information, verification tools, standards pages, reports, forms and policy notices.
Standards
Reference Standard and Principles
WIMA uses the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as the principal reference for website accessibility work, with a practical aim to align public website content with WCAG 2.2 Level AA where reasonably achievable.
WIMA does not make a blanket legal conformance claim for every third-party component, historic file or externally hosted resource.
Perceivable
Information should be presented in ways users can perceive, including readable text, meaningful structure and alternatives for non-text content where applicable.
Operable
Navigation and interactive elements should be usable with keyboard input and clear focus states, without avoidable traps or inaccessible controls.
Understandable
Content should be written and arranged in predictable patterns, with clear headings, instructions, links and labels.
Robust
Pages should be built with semantic HTML and resilient code patterns that support browsers and assistive technologies.
Measures
Accessibility Measures Applied by WIMA
WIMA applies accessibility considerations across design, content preparation, page structure and ongoing website maintenance.
Accessibility checks are integrated into page creation and review workflows where practical.
Semantic Page Structure
Pages use clear sectioning, heading hierarchy, descriptive page landmarks and structured content blocks.
Keyboard Navigation
Interactive controls are intended to remain reachable and understandable through keyboard navigation.
Visible Focus States
Focus styling is used so keyboard users can identify their position on the page.
Color and Contrast Review
WIMA's visual system uses restrained colors and contrast-aware text combinations for official content surfaces.
Responsive Layouts
Pages are designed to reflow across desktop, tablet and mobile displays without page-level horizontal scrolling.
Clear Content Patterns
WIMA uses concise headings, direct labels, source notices and predictable section structure for professional content.
Scope
Website Areas Covered
This accessibility statement applies to WIMA public website content and official digital interfaces prepared for WIMA website users.
External websites linked from WIMA pages are governed by their own accessibility practices.
Institutional Website Pages
About, standards, membership, certification, country, residence, citizenship and professional information pages.
Verification Interfaces
Member, corporate and certificate verification pages are reviewed for clear labels, states and readable outputs.
Policies and Reports
Policy pages, notices and report pages are structured for readable hierarchy and accessible navigation where practical.
Limitations
Known Limitations and Exceptions
WIMA works to improve accessibility continuously. Some content may not yet fully meet the intended accessibility target because of format, origin, technical constraints or legacy publication status.
Users are encouraged to report barriers so WIMA can review and prioritize improvements.
PDFs and Documents
Some older PDFs, reports, brochures or uploaded documents may require remediation or alternative formats.
Media and Graphics
Historic images, infographics, maps or event media may not always include full alternative descriptions.
Third-Party Content
External websites, embedded services, payment pages, event platforms or official-source links are outside WIMA's direct control.
Assistive Technology Variation
User experience may vary by browser, device, operating system, screen reader and assistive technology configuration.
Where WIMA identifies a barrier, WIMA may provide a corrected page, alternative text, adjusted component, accessible document version, plain-language summary or other reasonable digital alternative depending on the issue and resource type.
Feedback
Accessibility Feedback and Support
If you experience an accessibility barrier on a WIMA website page, you may contact WIMA through the official contact route and identify the request as an accessibility matter.
Specific reports help WIMA investigate and resolve issues more efficiently.
What to Include
- The URL or page title where the barrier occurred
- A short description of the accessibility issue
- The device, browser and assistive technology used, if applicable
- The task you were trying to complete
- The format or assistance you are requesting
How WIMA Reviews Reports
- Log and review the reported barrier
- Assess severity, affected users and affected page type
- Prioritize fixes for core public, verification and membership pages
- Provide a response or alternative access route where practical
- Incorporate recurring issues into future website improvements
Governance
Ongoing Accessibility Governance
WIMA treats accessibility as part of website governance, content quality and professional presentation standards.
Accessibility practices may be updated as standards, technology, content formats and WIMA services evolve.
Periodic Page Review
Core website pages are reviewed for structure, readability, responsive behavior and interactive accessibility.
Accessible Templates
WIMA page templates use repeatable layouts, consistent headings, focusable links and predictable page sections.
Content Standards
New content should use descriptive links, readable headings, accurate labels and plain professional wording.
Remediation Planning
Reported issues and review findings may be incorporated into future design, code and content updates.
Reference Sources
Accessibility Reference Sources
WIMA refers to recognized web accessibility guidance when maintaining and reviewing its public digital resources.
Sources reviewed for this statement: 27 June 2026.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2
Reference topic: accessibility success criteria and conformance guidance for web content.
Accessibility Principles
Reference topic: perceivable, operable, understandable and robust accessibility principles.
Developing an Accessibility Statement
Reference topic: recommended elements and process for accessibility statements.
WIMA Accessibility
Accessible Professional Information Matters
WIMA will continue improving digital accessibility across public information, member resources, verification tools and professional reference pages.
This Accessibility Statement is a public-facing WIMA website statement. It does not create a separate contractual warranty, legal certification or third-party conformance guarantee. WIMA may update this statement as the website, standards, technology and internal review practices evolve.