Accessibility Statement

Last updated: June 9, 2026. Discover how the National Lotteries Authority strives to make our website accessible to everyone.

1.0 Our Commitment

The National Lotteries Authority (NLA) is committed to digital inclusion and accessibility. We believe that web services should be usable and accessible for all citizens, including individuals with physical, sensory, motor, cognitive, or learning disabilities.

We continually review our platform design, underlying code structure, and content delivery system to improve usability and accommodate assistive technologies.

2.0 Conformance Standard

To ensure a high level of digital accessibility, we design our pages and features to conform as closely as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard.

These guidelines define best practices for making web content accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, and conforming to them helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

3.0 Implemented Accessibility Features

We incorporate the following accessibility design choices and code patterns across our website:

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Semantic HTML Structure: We structure pages using native HTML5 elements (<header>, <main>, <footer>, <section>) and hierarchical headings (<h1> through <h4>) to allow screen readers and keyboard shortcuts to parse the content correctly.

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Color Contrast: Text, buttons, forms, and background elements are designed with high color contrast (meeting WCAG 4.5:1 ratio targets) to ensure high legibility for users with visual impairments or color blindness.

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Keyboard Accessibility: All interactive elements, including menu links, image slides, input fields, and submission buttons can be navigated and triggered using a keyboard alone (e.g., using Tab, Shift+Tab, and Enter keys).

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Alt Text for Images: Illustrative images and logos contain descriptive alternative text (alt attributes) to provide context for screen reader users. Informational documents (such as grant PDFs) are provided with descriptive links.

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Responsive Scaling: The layout dynamically resizes to accommodate different screen sizes and supports standard browser zoom ratios up to 200% without breaking text columns or truncating active menus.

4.0 Known Limitations

While we strive to maintain comprehensive accessibility, some parts of our website may have limitations, particularly with legacy documents, third-party code plugins, or external integrations:

Older downloadable application forms or archive reports (PDFs) may not be fully optimized for screen reader navigation. We are working to update these forms into modern, fillable formats.
Embedded third-party content (such as social media video streams or maps) is hosted and controlled externally and may not adhere perfectly to WCAG rules.

5.0 Accessibility Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the NLA website. If you encounter any barriers, find sections difficult to read, or require documents in alternative formats, please get in touch with our team:

National Lotteries Authority

Sans Souci, Castries, Saint Lucia, WI

Email: info@stlucianla.com

Phone: 1 (758) 451-8712