Accessibility Statement for LearnSphere Academy

Committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for everyone.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At LearnSphere Academy, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and opportunities, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure that all users can have a positive and inclusive experience. Our goal is to provide a website that is easy to navigate, understand, and use, regardless of technology or ability.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented a variety of features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:

  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret the meaning and purpose of each element on the page.
  • Alternative Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys the content and function of the image to users who cannot see it. For example: Example Icon: Represents a settings panel.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device to access all content and functionality.
  • Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read our content.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website using their browser settings, allowing them to customize the display to their individual needs.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our website with a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
  • Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields on our website include clear labels and instructions, making it easier for users to understand what information is required and how to provide it.
  • ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
  • Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation and go directly to the main content of the page.

Conformance Status

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

Areas for Improvement

We are aware of some areas where we can further improve the accessibility of our website, and we are committed to addressing these issues in a timely manner. Some of the areas we are currently working on include:

  • Improving the accessibility of our video content by providing captions and transcripts.
  • Ensuring that all of our PDF documents are fully accessible.
  • Conducting regular accessibility audits to identify and address any new issues.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software. We regularly test our website with these technologies to ensure that it provides a seamless and accessible experience for all users.

Feedback and Contact Information

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +1 433-227-1059
  • Address: Accessibility Team, LearnSphere Academy, 500 Howard Street, Suite 350, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues you may encounter.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of LearnSphere 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
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

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

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of LearnSphere Academy, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions.

Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known Limitations in the Use of the Website
Issue Details Possible Solutions
Lack of captions on some older video content Some of our older video tutorials may not have captions available. We are currently working on adding captions to all of our video content. In the meantime, please contact us if you need a transcript of a specific video.
Some complex tables may not be fully accessible Some tables used to display complex data may not be fully accessible to screen reader users. We are working on simplifying our tables and providing alternative ways to access the data.

Assessment Approach

LearnSphere Academy assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the company’s developers and accessibility specialists.
  • External evaluation: The website was externally evaluated by an independent accessibility consulting firm, AccessFirst Solutions.

Formal Complaints

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

Ava Sharma, Chief Accessibility Officer

LearnSphere Academy

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