Accessibility Statement for LearnSphere Academy

LearnSphere Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We believe in providing a website that is usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are committed to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conforming to these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Measures to Support Accessibility

LearnSphere Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Including accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Making sure our website is navigable using a keyboard alone.
• Providing transcripts for audio and captions for video content.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility issues.
• Using semantic HTML to structure content effectively.

Specific Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text, allowing screen readers to convey the meaning of images to users.
• Keyboard Navigation: The entire website can be navigated using a keyboard, making it accessible to users who cannot use a mouse.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG guidelines.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to understand the context and meaning of the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Forms: All forms are designed with clear labels and instructions to assist users in completing them accurately. Error messages are also provided to guide users if they make a mistake.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

LearnSphere Academy is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Speech recognition software, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Keyboard navigation tools.
• Screen magnification software.

Our website is also compatible with the latest versions of popular browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the most up-to-date version of your browser for the best experience.

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
• CSS
• JavaScript

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

Accessibility Conformance Status

LearnSphere Academy 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.

We are working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website. We regularly audit our website and make necessary updates to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines.

Areas for Improvement

While we strive to provide the most accessible experience possible, we are aware of some areas where we can improve. These include:

• Ensuring all dynamically generated content is fully accessible.
• Improving the accessibility of some interactive elements.
• Reviewing and updating older content to meet current accessibility standards.

We are committed to addressing these issues and making our website even more accessible in the future.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of LearnSphere Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, or if you need assistance with any of the content, please contact us:

• By email: accessibility@learnsphereacademy.com
• By phone: (555) 123-4567
• By visiting our Contact Us page.

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility inquiry, you may file a formal complaint with our accessibility officer, Eleanor Vance, at eleanor.vance@learnsphereacademy.com. We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address the issue.

Assessment Approach

LearnSphere Academy assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: We regularly conduct self-assessments of our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
• Third-party audits: We also engage independent accessibility experts to conduct audits and provide recommendations for improvement.

Date of Statement

This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and last updated on November 15, 2024.