Accessibility Statement for Apex Academy

Apex Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide a seamless and inclusive experience for everyone.

This accessibility statement outlines the measures we have taken to make our website accessible and provides information on how users with disabilities can access and use our website effectively. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Apex Academy understands the importance of creating a website that is accessible to individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. We strive to adhere to the highest standards of web accessibility to ensure that everyone can access our educational resources and information.

Commitment to Accessibility

Apex Academy is dedicated to providing an accessible online environment. We are committed to:

• Ensuring our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
• Following WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
• Regularly testing and evaluating our website's accessibility.
• Providing alternative formats of content upon request.

Accessibility Features Implemented

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

• Semantic HTML structure for easy navigation and screen reader compatibility.
• Alternative text descriptions for all images to provide context for screen reader users.
• Keyboard navigation support to ensure all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard.
• Sufficient color contrast to meet WCAG guidelines for users with low vision.
• Resizable text options to allow users to adjust the text size to their preference.
• Clear and consistent headings and labels to improve navigation and understanding.
• ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. This ensures that users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device can still access all content and functionality.

Key Navigation Tips:

• Tab Key: Use the Tab key to move forward through interactive elements, such as links, form fields, and buttons.
• Shift + Tab: Use Shift + Tab to move backward through interactive elements.
• Enter Key: Use the Enter key to activate links and buttons.
• Arrow Keys: Use the arrow keys to navigate within certain elements, such as dropdown menus and radio button groups.
• Spacebar: Use the Spacebar to toggle checkboxes and activate buttons.

We have ensured that the focus order is logical and intuitive, making it easy to navigate through the website sequentially. Additionally, we have implemented visible focus indicators to clearly show which element currently has focus.

If you encounter any issues with keyboard navigation, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address the problem promptly.

Screen Reader Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with screen reader software, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We have implemented semantic HTML and ARIA attributes to provide screen readers with the information they need to accurately convey the content and structure of our website.

Screen Reader Best Practices:

• Use a modern screen reader that supports ARIA attributes.
• Ensure your screen reader is configured to read headings, links, and form fields.
• Navigate using headings and landmarks to quickly find the content you are looking for.

We regularly test our website with screen readers to identify and address any accessibility issues. If you encounter any problems using a screen reader with our website, please let us know at [email protected], providing details about the issue and the screen reader you are using.

Contrast Information

We have ensured that our website meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast requirements. This means that the contrast ratio between text and background colors is at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Contrast Adjustments:

• We have carefully selected color palettes that provide sufficient contrast for readability.
• Users can also use browser extensions or operating system settings to adjust the contrast levels according to their preferences.

We are committed to maintaining sufficient contrast throughout our website to ensure that all users, including those with low vision, can easily read and understand our content.

If you find any areas of our website where the contrast is insufficient, please contact us at [email protected].

Text Resizing Options

Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser's built-in text resizing features. This allows users to adjust the text size to their comfort level without losing any content or functionality.

Text Resizing Instructions:

• Chrome: Go to Settings > Appearance > Font size.
• Firefox: Go to Options > General > Language and Appearance > Fonts & Colors > Size.
• Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Accessibility > Check "Never use font sizes smaller than".
• Edge: Go to Settings and more > Settings > Appearance > Font size.

Alternatively, you can use keyboard shortcuts to zoom in and out:

• Zoom In: Ctrl + Plus sign (+) (Windows) or Command + Plus sign (+) (Mac)
• Zoom Out: Ctrl + Minus sign (-) (Windows) or Command + Minus sign (-) (Mac)
• Reset Zoom: Ctrl + 0 (Windows) or Command + 0 (Mac)

Our website is designed to reflow gracefully when the text size is increased, ensuring that the layout remains usable and accessible.