{"id":8477,"date":"2025-08-11T16:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/?page_id=8477"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:46:48","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/en\/accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e8477-e1 m6jh-0\"><div class=\"x-row e8477-e2 m6jh-1 m6jh-2\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e8477-e3 m6jh-3\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e4-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-5 fm-comp fm-h2\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Foreign Ministry website accessibility statement<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e5-v0 m6jh-7 m6jh-8\" style=\"--tco-dc6jh-2:1rem;\"><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e6 m6jh-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e7-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><p>The Foreign Ministry is committed to working to provide inclusive and accessible digital services for all users, including persons with disabilities, in accordance with the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA.<\/p>\n<p>This supports Oman\u2019s national digital transformation efforts and aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.<\/p>\n<p>We design our websites, applications and digital content to function smoothly with the accessibility features built into the latest versions of major operating systems, web browsers and screen readers. We also support widely used screen readers such as NVDA and JAWS available on the latest versions of Windows.<\/p>\n<p>We recognise that some current content and features may not yet fully meet all requirements of the latest WCAG Level AA guidelines. However, we continue to work towards improving accessibility as part of a national programme to ensure a fair and accessible digital experience for everyone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e8 m6jh-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e9-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Scope<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e10 m6jh-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e11-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><p>This statement covers the following:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>The Foreign Ministry website: fm.gov.om<\/li>\n \t<li>Online forms, dashboards and web based applications.<\/li>\n \t<li>Mobile applications for iOS and Android.<\/li>\n \t<li>Downloadable documents, including PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint files.<\/li>\n \t<li>Multimedia content, including video, audio and live streaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>We support only the latest versions of major operating systems, web browsers and screen readers. Older or unsupported versions are not covered by this statement and may not function correctly.<\/p>\n<p>The website uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/userway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UserWay<\/a> digital accessibility tool, supported through a dedicated server to improve accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>This tool allows us to work towards compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), enhancing user experience and promoting inclusive digital services.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e12-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">How to Activate Accessibility Tools<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e13-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><p>Accessibility tools on fm.gov.om can be activated by clicking the accessibility icon displayed at the bottom of each page on the website.<\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=470716120  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:557\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:300\/h:163\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:768\/h:418\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:100\/h:54\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:MsnX.251c\/w:1024\/h:557\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/dpr:2\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/AcessibilityIconEnglish.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After clicking the icon, please wait a few moments for the full accessibility tools menu to load.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e14 m6jh-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e15-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Accessibility Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e8477-e16 m6jh-7\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e17-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><ul>\n \t<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Windows operating system:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/accessibility-features\">Microsoft Windows Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Mac operating system:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple macOS Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\">iOS operating system:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple iOS Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Android operating system:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.android.com\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Microsoft Edge browser:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Edge Accessibility Features<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Google Chrome browser:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/7040464?hl=en&amp;sjid=15062022470035842268-EU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Chrome Accessibility Features<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Safari browser:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/ar-om\/accessibility?cid=gn-ols-accessibility-psp-helpful_topics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Accessibility Features<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Mozilla Firefox browser:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/accessibility-features-firefox#firefox:win11:fx150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mozilla Firefox Accessibility Features<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e18-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Assistive Technology Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e19-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><ul>\n \t<li>Download NVDA Screen Reader:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvaccess.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NV Access Download NVDA<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Download JAWS Screen Reader (Trial Version):<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vispero.com\/jaws-screen-reader-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freedom Scientific JAWS<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>VoiceOver:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-om\/111778\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple VoiceOver Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>TalkBack:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/android\/answer\/6283677?hl=en&amp;sjid=10028117096502668782-EU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Android TalkBack<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>ZoomText:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/vispero.com\/zoomtext-screen-magnifier-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freedom Scientific ZoomText<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Windows Magnifier:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-US\/accessibility\/windows\/magnifier\/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see#windowsversion=windows_11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Windows Magnifier<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Zoom Feature in macOS and iOS:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-om\/guide\/iphone\/iphe867dc99c\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Zoom Accessibility<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e20-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Continuous Improvement<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e21-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><p>The Foreign Ministry is committed to working continuously to improve accessibility through:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Conducting regular audits and testing in accordance with the latest WCAG Level AA guidelines.<\/li>\n \t<li>Continuously developing digital content, templates and components.<\/li>\n \t<li>Training relevant personnel on digital accessibility best practices.<\/li>\n \t<li>Monitoring feedback, identifying challenges and addressing them continuously.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div 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However, some elements or pages may not yet fully comply with all international standards due to the nature of certain technologies or external content. The Ministry is working to address and improve these areas.<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e8477-e24-v0 m6jh-4 m6jh-6 fm-comp fm-h3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Feedback and Contact<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e8477-e25-v0 m6jh-9 fm-comp fm-text-standard\"><p>We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>If you encounter any difficulty using the Ministry\u2019s website or services, please contact us via:<\/p>\n<p>Email: feedback@fm.gov.om<\/p>\n<p>We will review feedback and respond within 15 working days<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreign Ministry website accessibility statement The Foreign Ministry is committed to working to provide inclusive and accessible digital services for all users, including persons with disabilities, in accordance with the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA. 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