Accessibility Statement for Apex Academy

Apex Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline four main principles that websites should be:

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

Apex Academy has taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Integrating accessibility into our design and development workflows.
• Providing accessibility training for our content authors and development teams.
• Regularly auditing our website and content for accessibility issues.
• Implementing automated accessibility testing tools.

Assistive Technologies

Apex Academy’s website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Screen magnifiers
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard navigation

We have tested our website with a variety of assistive technologies to ensure compatibility. Our goal is to provide a seamless experience for all users, regardless of their abilities. We are actively working to improve compatibility with emerging assistive technologies as they become available.

Specific Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text for Images: All images include descriptive alt text to provide context for users who are visually impaired.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our navigation is designed to be clear and consistent, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings to improve readability.
• Descriptive Link Text: Our links include clear and descriptive text, indicating the destination of the link.
• Form Accessibility: All forms include clear labels and instructions, and are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos include captions and transcripts for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review and update our website to ensure it meets the latest accessibility standards. We also welcome feedback from our users to help us identify areas for improvement.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Apex 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 Accessibility Limitations

Issue	Possible Solutions	Status
Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.	We are working to replace these with accessible HTML versions.	In progress
Certain third-party widgets may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA.	We are evaluating alternative widgets and working with vendors to improve accessibility.	Under review

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Apex Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website. You can contact us in any of the following ways:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (415) 555-0123
• Postal address: 500 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to:

Elena Rodriguez
Accessibility Officer
Apex Academy
500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
[email protected]

Date of Statement

This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and last updated on November 7, 2024.