Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a widely recognized international standard for web accessibility. These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Our efforts include:

• Semantic HTML: Using appropriate HTML5 tags to structure content logically and ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.
• Alternative Text: Providing descriptive alternative text for all images, so users who are unable to see them can understand their content and purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring that all website functions and content can be accessed using a keyboard alone.
• Color Contrast: Maintaining sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make content readable for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Allowing users to easily resize text without losing content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Providing a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find what they are looking for.
• Form Accessibility: Ensuring that all form fields are properly labeled and can be easily filled out by users with assistive technologies.
• Video Accessibility: Providing captions and transcripts for all video content, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Audio Accessibility: Providing transcripts for all audio content.
• ARIA Attributes: Using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and online courses. We regularly review our content and code to identify and address accessibility issues. Our team receives ongoing training on web accessibility best practices to ensure that we are creating inclusive learning experiences.

Apex Learning Academy conducts regular accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing by accessibility experts. This helps us identify areas for improvement and track our progress over time. We also encourage feedback from our users and are committed to addressing any accessibility concerns in a timely manner.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To further enhance the accessibility of Apex Learning Academy's platform, we have implemented the following specific features:

• Skip Navigation Links: Providing "skip to content" links to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation menus and go directly to the main content of the page.
• Focus Indicators: Ensuring that interactive elements have clear and visible focus indicators when navigated using a keyboard.
• Descriptive Link Text: Using descriptive and meaningful link text to clearly indicate the destination of each link.
• Heading Structure: Using a logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to organize content and make it easier for users to navigate and understand.
• Table Accessibility: Using proper table markup, including table headers and summaries, to make data tables accessible to screen reader users.
• Form Error Handling: Providing clear and informative error messages when users make mistakes in forms, along with suggestions for correction.
• Closed Captioning and Transcripts: Providing accurate and synchronized closed captions for all video content and transcripts for both video and audio content.
• Alternative Input Methods: Considering alternative input methods, such as voice recognition software, when designing interactive elements.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content on our website, some content may be provided by third parties. We work with these third parties to encourage them to provide accessible content, but we cannot guarantee that all third-party content will meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. If you encounter any accessibility issues with third-party content, please let us know, and we will do our best to address the issue.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist. We are aware that older documents, particularly PDFs, may not be fully accessible. We are actively working to remediate these documents and will provide alternative formats upon request. Additionally, certain complex interactive elements may present accessibility challenges. We are continuously researching and implementing solutions to improve the accessibility of these elements.

Browser Compatibility

Apex Learning Academy is designed to be compatible with a wide range of web browsers and assistive technologies. We recommend using the latest versions of your preferred browser and assistive technology for the best experience. Our website has been tested with the following browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

We also test our website with the following assistive technologies:

• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• VoiceOver