Accessibility Statement for Apex Academy

Apex Academy is committed to providing a website that is 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 of the available standards and guidelines.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. This commitment includes:

• Following accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility.
• Providing alternative formats for content when needed.
• Training our staff on accessibility best practices.

Accessibility Standards

Apex Academy strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles that state that websites should be:

1. Perceivable : Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
2. Operable : User interface components and navigation must be operable.
3. Understandable : Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
4. Robust : Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Features Implemented for Accessibility

To ensure that our website is accessible, we have implemented several features, including:

• Semantic HTML : Using appropriate HTML5 tags to structure content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret.
• Alternative Text : Providing descriptive alternative text for all images to convey their content and function to users who cannot see them.
• Keyboard Navigation : Ensuring that all interactive elements are accessible using keyboard navigation.
• Color Contrast : Maintaining sufficient color contrast between text and background to make content readable for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text : Allowing users to increase the text size up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation : Providing a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find what they are looking for.
• Forms Accessibility : Designing forms with proper labels and instructions to make them easy to understand and use.
• Video Captions and Transcripts : Providing captions and transcripts for video content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Screen magnifiers
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. Areas where we are currently working on improvements include:

• Older PDF documents that may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of updating these documents.
• Some third-party plugins may not be fully accessible. We are working with vendors to address these issues.

Conformance Status

The Apex Academy website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, meaning that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement. You can contact us using the information below:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (555) 123-4567
• Address: 456 Oak Street, Anytown, CA 91234, USA

Accessibility Audit

Apex Academy regularly conducts accessibility audits to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards. Our most recent audit was conducted by Accessible Web Solutions on October 26, 2024.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. Apex Academy is not responsible for the accessibility of this content. However, we encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility standards whenever possible.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Apex 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:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.

Distribution of this accessibility statement

This accessibility statement is distributed through Apex Academy's website. It is also available upon request by contacting us via the methods listed above.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience any difficulty accessing information on our website or have specific questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact our Accessibility Team. We will make every effort to address your concerns and provide the information you need in an accessible format.

Our team is dedicated to responding to accessibility inquiries within two business days and will work with you to resolve any accessibility issues you encounter.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility inquiry, you may file a formal complaint with our Accessibility Compliance Officer, Dr. Eleanor Vance. Complaints should be submitted in writing and include a detailed description of the accessibility issue, the web page or content affected, and any steps you have taken to resolve the issue.

Dr. Vance can be reached at: [email protected] or by mail at:

Apex Academy
Accessibility Compliance Office
456 Oak Street
Anytown, CA 91234, USA

Training

Apex Academy provides ongoing training to our staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to create and maintain accessible web content. Training topics include:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
• Semantic HTML
• Alternative text best practices
• Keyboard navigation
• Color contrast

Future Enhancements

Apex Academy is committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. We plan to implement the following enhancements in the future:

• Conduct regular user testing with individuals with disabilities to gather feedback on the usability of our website.
• Implement automated accessibility testing tools to identify and address accessibility issues more efficiently.
• Develop an accessibility checklist for content creators to ensure that all new content is accessible from the start.

Website Accessibility Features Table