Accessibility Statement for NovaTech Academy
NovaTech Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.
Our Accessibility Efforts
NovaTech Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Using semantic HTML to structure content in a meaningful way.
- Providing alternative text for all images to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background for readability.
- Making our website navigable using only a keyboard.
- Designing forms that are accessible to screen reader users.
- Providing transcripts and captions for video content.
- Using ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex interactive elements.
- Regularly testing our website with assistive technologies.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are fully navigable using the keyboard, including links, buttons, and form fields. Tab order is logical and intuitive.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA to ensure compatibility. ARIA attributes are used to provide additional context and information to screen reader users.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color palettes that provide sufficient contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG AA standards.
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text that accurately conveys their content and purpose. Decorative images are marked as such to be ignored by screen readers.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure that makes it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled and accessible to screen reader users. Error messages are clear and informative.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes accurate captions and transcripts to provide access to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
Ongoing Accessibility Improvements
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our team regularly reviews and updates our website to ensure that it meets the latest accessibility standards. We conduct regular audits and testing with assistive technologies to identify and address any accessibility issues.
Third-Party Content
Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.
Course Name | Captions | Transcripts | Keyboard Navigation | Screen Reader Support |
---|---|---|---|---|
Python for Data Science | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Cybersecurity Essentials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Full-Stack Web Development | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Advanced Machine Learning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
React Native Mobile Development | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Cloud Computing with AWS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Excellent |
Accessibility 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.
To provide feedback, please contact us at: [email protected] or call us at (415) 555-0100.
Our office is located at 555 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our accessibility efforts, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Dr. Eleanor Vance.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (415) 555-0100 ext. 201
- Address: 555 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105