Accessibility Statement

Courses & Careers 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

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards and to continuously improve accessibility throughout our website.

Accessibility Standards

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Measures We Have Taken

We have implemented the following accessibility measures:

Navigation and Structure

  • Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Skip links to main content
  • Consistent navigation structure
  • Clear page titles and meta descriptions
  • Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate

Content and Media

  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Captions and transcripts for video content
  • Descriptive link text
  • Clear and simple language
  • Proper color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
  • Visible focus indicators
  • Logical tab order
  • Keyboard shortcuts where appropriate

Forms and Interactive Elements

  • Proper form labels and instructions
  • Clear error messages and validation
  • Required fields clearly marked
  • Accessible form controls and buttons

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML markup
  • ARIA labels and roles where needed
  • Live regions for dynamic content updates
  • Screen reader-friendly table headers

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Responsive Design: Works on all devices and screen sizes
  • High Contrast Support: Adapts to high contrast mode preferences
  • Reduced Motion: Respects users' motion preferences
  • Font Size: Can be increased up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Color Independence: Information is not conveyed by color alone
  • Focus Management: Proper focus handling for modal dialogs and dynamic content

Assistive Technologies

Our website has been tested with the following assistive technologies and browsers:

  • JAWS (Windows)
  • NVDA (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Windows)
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

We test our website regularly on the following browsers and assistive technology combinations:

  • Chrome with JAWS and NVDA
  • Firefox with JAWS and NVDA
  • Safari with VoiceOver
  • Edge with JAWS and NVDA

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address:

  • Third-party embedded content that may not be fully accessible
  • Legacy PDF documents (we are working to make these accessible)
  • Complex interactive elements that may require additional keyboard instructions

Feedback and Contact

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Mail: Courses & Careers, Accessibility Team
123 Education Street, Learning City, LC 12345

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues promptly.

Accessibility Assessment

This website has been evaluated for accessibility compliance by both automated testing tools and manual review. We use the following tools and methods:

  • Automated accessibility testing with axe-core
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing with multiple tools
  • Color contrast analysis
  • Focus management verification

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

  • Review and update content for accessibility
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Monitor for accessibility issues and user feedback
  • Update our accessibility statement as we make improvements

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, visit:

Legal Compliance

This website aims to comply with:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA

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