Our Commitment
At NovaLearn, we believe that everyone should have equal access to online education. We are dedicated to continually improving the accessibility of our website to ensure it meets the needs of all users. Our efforts are guided by the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines, an internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and implement updates to address accessibility issues. We also provide training to our staff to ensure they understand accessibility best practices.
Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the
Tab
key to move between interactive elements, such as links, buttons, and form fields. Use
Shift + Tab
to move backward.
Enter
activates links and buttons, and the arrow keys can be used to navigate within certain components.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We have implemented semantic HTML to ensure our website is compatible with screen readers. Headings, lists, and other structural elements are properly marked up to provide a clear and logical reading order. We also provide alternative text for all images to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them.
Alternative Text for Images
All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text). This text provides a textual alternative to the image, allowing screen readers to convey the image's content and purpose to users who are visually impaired. Our alt text is concise and informative, providing context and meaning where necessary. We avoid using generic alt text like "image" or "photo."
Color Contrast
We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This helps users with low vision or color blindness to easily read the content on our website. We regularly test our color contrast to ensure it meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.
Resizable Text
Users can increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows individuals with low vision to customize the text size to their needs. Our website is designed to maintain its layout and functionality even when the text size is increased.
Clear and Consistent Navigation
Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure. The main navigation menu is located at the top of each page, providing easy access to the key sections of our website. We use breadcrumbs to help users understand their current location within the site hierarchy.
Forms and Input Fields
All forms and input fields on our website are properly labeled to provide clear instructions to users. We use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex form elements. Error messages are displayed in a clear and accessible manner, helping users to correct any mistakes.
Video Accessibility
All videos on our website include captions or transcripts to provide access to auditory content for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We also provide audio descriptions where necessary to describe visual elements in the video that are essential to understanding the content.
Assistive Technologies
NovaLearn aims to be compatible with the latest versions of popular assistive technologies, including screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, as well as speech recognition software like Dragon NaturallySpeaking. We regularly test our website with these tools to ensure compatibility.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some accessibility issues may still exist on our website. We are continuously working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our site. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (650) 555-0123
- Address: Accessibility Department, NovaLearn, 225 Innovation Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
We strive to respond to accessibility inquiries within two business days.
Reporting an Accessibility Issue
If you encounter a specific accessibility issue on our website, please provide as much detail as possible, including:
- The URL of the page where you encountered the issue
- A description of the issue
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your contact information
WCAG Compliance Table
This table outlines NovaLearn's adherence to specific WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.
| WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content | Compliant | All non-text content has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose. |
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Compliant | Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation are programmatically determined or are available in text. |
| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | Compliant | Text and images of text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1. |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard | Compliant | All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes. |
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | Compliant | The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone, or from the link text together with its programmatically determined link context. |
| 3.1.1 Language of Page | Compliant | The human language of each page can be programmatically determined. |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | Compliant | For all user interface components (including but not limited to form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined; states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically determined; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies. |
Future Enhancements
We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements and plan to implement the following enhancements:
- Conducting regular automated and manual accessibility audits.
- Providing more detailed accessibility training to our content creators.
- Implementing a formal accessibility testing process.
- Developing a style guide to ensure consistent accessibility across the website.