EduSpark is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal access to all users. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
At EduSpark, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality education and learning resources. We are dedicated to ensuring that our website and online courses are usable by all people, including those with disabilities. To fulfill this commitment, we have implemented several measures, including:
The EduSpark website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Our website is designed to be navigable using a keyboard alone. Users should be able to access all interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields, using the tab key. We have also implemented skip links to allow users to bypass repetitive content, such as navigation menus, and jump directly to the main content of the page.
We have taken steps to ensure that our website is compatible with screen reader software. This includes providing appropriate ARIA attributes to convey the structure and function of interactive elements, and ensuring that content is presented in a logical order for screen reader users. We regularly test our website with popular screen readers, such as NVDA and JAWS, to identify and address any accessibility issues.
We understand the importance of sufficient color contrast for users with low vision. We have carefully selected color palettes that provide adequate contrast between text and background, and we regularly check our website using automated tools to ensure that our color contrast meets WCAG guidelines. Users can also utilize browser extensions to adjust color contrast to suit their individual needs.
All images and non-text content on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text). This allows screen reader users to understand the content and purpose of the images. For complex images, such as charts and graphs, we provide more detailed descriptions in the surrounding text or in an adjacent long description.
Users can increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings. We have designed our website to be responsive, so that the layout adjusts automatically to accommodate different text sizes. To adjust the text size, users can typically use the "Ctrl +" and "Ctrl -" keys (or "Cmd +" and "Cmd -" on a Mac) or access the zoom settings in their browser menu.
All video and audio content on our website includes captions and/or transcripts. Captions provide a synchronized text version of the spoken content, while transcripts provide a written version of the entire audio or video. These features make our content accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
All forms on our website are designed with accessibility in mind. We use clear and descriptive labels for all form fields, and we provide instructions and error messages to help users complete the forms successfully. We also ensure that form fields are accessible using a keyboard and are compatible with screen readers.
The following technologies are used to ensure accessibility:
EduSpark assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
EduSpark Accessibility Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0123
Address: 555 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Accessibility of EduSpark relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of EduSpark, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
| Description | Technology Used | Solution | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Some older documents may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. | PDF documents | We are working to update all older documents to meet accessibility standards. In the meantime, please contact us if you need an alternative format. | Ongoing |
| Interactive elements may occasionally lack sufficient ARIA attributes. | JavaScript, ARIA | We are auditing and updating our code to ensure all interactive elements have appropriate ARIA attributes. | Quarterly Audits |
This Accessibility Statement is approved by: Elena Rodriguez, Chief Accessibility Officer of EduSpark.
This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and is subject to periodic updates.