Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our platform is accessible to all users.

Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Our platform can be navigated using a keyboard. Users can tab through interactive elements, activate buttons with Enter or Space, and close modals with Escape.

Visual Design

  • High contrast color schemes for better readability
  • Clear typography with adequate font sizes
  • Visual focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Responsive design that works on various screen sizes

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML for proper document structure
  • ARIA labels and descriptions where needed
  • Alternative text for images
  • Proper heading hierarchy

Compatibility

Our platform is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Mobile devices and tablets
  • Browser zoom up to 200%

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Known issues include:

  • Some video content may not have closed captions (we're working to add them)
  • Complex image galleries may require additional navigation for screen reader users
  • Third-party embedded content may not meet accessibility standards

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve our accessibility.

Assistive Technologies

We test our platform with various assistive technologies to ensure compatibility:

  • Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, MAGic
  • Speech Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
  • Alternative Input Devices: Switch devices, eye-tracking systems

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure our platform is accessible, some content may come from third-party sources that we don't control. We encourage our content creators to follow accessibility best practices and provide alternative formats when possible.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our platform. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Use the contact form on our website
  • Describe the accessibility issue you experienced
  • Include the page or feature where you encountered the issue
  • Specify the assistive technology you were using, if applicable

We will review your feedback and respond within 5-7 business days.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Staying current with WCAG guidelines and emerging standards
  • Responding promptly to accessibility feedback

Assessment Approach

We assess the accessibility of our platform through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated and manual testing tools
  • Testing with actual users who have disabilities
  • Review by accessibility consultants
  • Continuous monitoring and user feedback

Technical Specifications

Our platform's accessibility relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5 semantic elements
  • WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • CSS3 for responsive design
  • JavaScript for interactive features (with graceful degradation)

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint through the contact form. We will investigate all formal complaints within 10 business days and provide a detailed response with proposed solutions.

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our current accessibility status and ongoing improvements.