ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
AMAR ODHIKAR LAW FIRM
Last updated: 2026
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.1 This Accessibility Statement sets out the commitment of AMAR ODHIKAR LAW FIRM to ensuring that its website is accessible to persons with disabilities.
1.2 This Statement applies to all pages, content, and services provided through the Firm’s website and any subdomains under its control.
1.3 This Statement shall be read in conjunction with the Firm’s Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms of Use.
2. LEGAL AND STANDARDS BASIS
2.1 The Firm recognises the rights of persons with disabilities under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), ratified by the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
2.2 The Firm acknowledges its obligations under the Rights and Protection of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2013 (Bangladesh).
2.3 The Firm adopts the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) as its technical accessibility benchmark.
3. ACCESSIBILITY COMMITMENTS
3.1 The Firm endeavours to ensure that its website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with disabilities.
3.2 The Firm commits to providing reasonable alternative methods of access where digital accessibility barriers arise.
3.3 Accessibility considerations are integrated into the design and development of new content and features.
4. STANDARDS AND CONFORMANCE
4.1 The Firm’s target level of accessibility conformance is WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
4.2 Where reasonably practicable, the Firm will align with newer WCAG 2.x updates as they are adopted.
4.3 Certain legacy content or third-party materials may fall outside full conformance.
5. TESTING AND MONITORING
5.1 The Firm conducts periodic automated accessibility scans.
5.2 Manual testing, including keyboard navigation and screen reader checks, is undertaken where feasible.
5.3 Accessibility reviews are conducted following significant website updates and at least annually.
5.4 Records of identified issues and remediation actions are maintained.
6. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
6.1 The website may contain third-party content or embedded services not controlled by the Firm.
6.2 The Firm is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party content beyond its control.
6.3 Reasonable alternatives will be provided upon request where third-party content presents accessibility barriers.
7. ALTERNATIVE ACCESS AND ASSISTANCE
7.1 Users experiencing accessibility difficulties may request alternative access to content or services.
7.2 Alternative access may include accessible document formats, telephone assistance, or remote consultations.
7.3 Requests for assistance will be acknowledged and addressed within a reasonable timeframe.
8. KNOWN LIMITATIONS
8.1 Certain older documents or plugins may not fully comply with accessibility standards.
8.2 Identified limitations are prioritised for remediation based on user impact and feasibility.
8.3 Temporary workarounds may be provided pending permanent remediation.
9. TRAINING AND GOVERNANCE
9.1 Personnel involved in website content and maintenance receive accessibility awareness guidance.
9.2 Accessibility responsibilities are assigned and reviewed as part of internal governance processes.
10. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
10.1 Limited personal data may be collected solely to fulfil accessibility requests.
10.2 Such data shall be processed in accordance with the Firm’s Privacy Policy and applicable law.
11. COMPLAINTS AND ESCALATION
11.1 Users dissatisfied with the Firm’s response to accessibility concerns may escalate the matter to the Firm’s designated compliance authority.
11.2 This Statement does not restrict any statutory rights available under Bangladeshi law.
12. UPDATES TO THIS STATEMENT
12.1 This Accessibility Statement is reviewed periodically.
12.2 Material updates will be reflected by revision of the ‘Last updated’ date.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
13.1 This Accessibility Statement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh.
13.2 The courts of Bangladesh shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from this Statement.