Accessibility Statement for SkillUp Academy
SkillUp Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We continually improve the user experience for all, applying relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
SkillUp Academy strives to conform 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.
We believe that accessibility is not just a requirement but a core value. Our commitment to accessibility includes:
- Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Using clear and concise language.
- Making our website navigable using a keyboard alone.
- Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
- Designing forms that are accessible to screen readers.
- Regularly testing our website for accessibility and addressing any issues that arise.
- Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
Assistive Technologies
SkillUp Academy is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
- Screen magnifiers.
- Voice recognition software.
- Keyboard navigation.
We continuously test our website with these technologies to ensure optimal compatibility and usability. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for all users, regardless of the technology they use to access our content.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility on our website:
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, making interactive elements more understandable.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content logically, making it easier for screen readers to interpret and navigate.
- Alternative Text for Images: Every image on our website has descriptive alternative text, allowing users who cannot see the image to understand its purpose.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Captions and Transcripts: All video and audio content includes captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Form Accessibility: Our forms are designed to be accessible to screen readers, with clear labels and instructions for each field.
Accessibility Standards Compliance
SkillUp Academy is committed to adhering to the following accessibility standards:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA: Our primary goal is to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which are widely recognized as the benchmark for web accessibility.
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: We strive to comply with Section 508, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): While the ADA primarily applies to physical spaces, we extend its principles to our online presence, ensuring that our website is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We are constantly working to improve the accessibility of SkillUp Academy. Our efforts include:
- Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues using automated testing tools and manual reviews.
- Providing ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices.
- Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
- Soliciting feedback from users with disabilities and using their input to improve our website.
Exceptions
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some areas of SkillUp Academy that are not fully accessible. We are actively working to address these issues and will continue to improve the accessibility of our website over time. If you encounter an accessibility issue, please let us know, and we will do our best to resolve it promptly.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of SkillUp Academy. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website. You can contact us in any of the following ways:
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of SkillUp Academy 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 with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
SkillUp Academy uses the following approach to assess the accessibility of our website:
- Self-evaluation: We conduct regular self-evaluations of our website to identify accessibility issues and ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
- External Evaluation: We periodically engage external accessibility experts to conduct comprehensive audits of our website and provide recommendations for improvement.
- User Testing: We involve users with disabilities in our testing process to gather feedback on the usability of our website and identify areas where we can improve the user experience.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with our compliance officer, Mr. David Miller, at compliance@skillupacademy.com. We will investigate all formal complaints and take appropriate action to address any issues that are identified.
SkillUp Academy is dedicated to making our platform accessible to everyone. We appreciate your help in achieving this goal.
Accessibility Conformance Report
This report details SkillUp Academy's level of conformance with accessibility guidelines. We aim for full compliance and continuously work to improve.
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
| Guideline |
Success Criteria |
Conformance Level |
| Perceivable |
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language. |
Level A Compliant |
| Operable |
Make all functionality available from a keyboard. |
Level AA Compliant |
| Understandable |
Make text content readable and understandable. |
Level AA Compliant |
| Robust |
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies. |
Level A Compliant |