Accessibility Statement for Apex Learning Academy

Apex Learning Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, adhering to the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. As such, we are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure that it is inclusive and user-friendly for all.

Apex Learning Academy is dedicated to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

This website endeavors to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Accessibility Features

Apex Learning Academy has implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the purpose and relationships between different parts of the page.
Alternative Text: All images and non-text content include descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who cannot see the images can still understand their meaning.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations that provide sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, improving the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the following keys to navigate the site:

Tab: Moves focus to the next interactive element.
Shift + Tab: Moves focus to the previous interactive element.
Enter: Activates a focused link or button.
Arrow Keys: Scrolls the page or navigates within certain elements (e.g., dropdown menus).
Spacebar: Scrolls the page or activates a checkbox or button.

Use of ARIA Attributes

We use ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and dynamic content. Some examples include:

aria-label: Provides a descriptive label for elements that do not have visible text labels.
aria-describedby: Associates an element with descriptive text.
aria-hidden: Hides elements from assistive technologies.
aria-live: Indicates that a region of the page is dynamic and may update without a page reload.
aria-role: Defines the role of an element, such as "button" or "navigation".

These attributes help assistive technologies understand the purpose and state of interactive elements, providing a better user experience for people with disabilities.

Color Contrast

We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. This helps users with low vision to read the content more easily. We aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, as recommended by WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

If you experience any issues with color contrast on our website, please let us know, and we will investigate and make necessary adjustments.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

Regularly reviewing our website for accessibility issues.
Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
Seeking feedback from users with disabilities.
Implementing accessibility improvements based on feedback and testing.
Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (206) 555-2222

Address: Apex Learning Academy, Accessibility Department, 1400 Alaskan Way, Pier 69, Seattle, WA 98101

We will do our best to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.