NovaLearn - Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

At NovaLearn, we are committed to ensuring that our website and online learning platform are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that education should be inclusive and available to all, regardless of their abilities. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to make NovaLearn as accessible as possible and provides information on how users can make the most of our platform.

Standards Compliance

NovaLearn strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. Our commitment to these standards ensures that our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility on NovaLearn:

Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies like screen readers to understand and navigate.
Alternative Text for Images: All images on our site have descriptive alternative text, allowing users who cannot see the images to understand their content and purpose. For example, the image on our homepage depicting hands coding on a laptop includes the alt text: "Hands coding on a laptop representing a technology course."
Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, providing access to users who cannot use a mouse.
Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision to read our content.
Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our navigation is clear, consistent, and easy to understand, helping users find the information they need quickly.
Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions, making it easier for users to complete forms accurately.
Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts, providing access to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of our interactive elements.
Dark Theme Option: Users can switch to a dark theme for improved readability in low-light conditions, which can be particularly helpful for users with visual sensitivities.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are continually working to improve the accessibility of NovaLearn. Our efforts include:

Regularly auditing our website and content for accessibility issues.
Providing accessibility training to our staff.
Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.

Assistive Technologies

NovaLearn is designed to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including:

Screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Screen magnifiers.
Voice recognition software.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist. We are aware that some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents and provide accessible alternatives.

Feedback

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 555-0123
Address: 555 Market Street, Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 94105

We are committed to responding to your feedback in a timely manner and making the necessary improvements to enhance accessibility.

Alternative Access Options

If you are having difficulty accessing specific content or features on NovaLearn, please contact us, and we will be happy to provide alternative access options, such as providing content in a different format or assisting you with specific tasks.

Third-Party Content

Some content on NovaLearn may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party providers to adhere to accessibility best practices and will work with them to address any accessibility issues that arise.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of NovaLearn 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
ARIA

Distribution of this Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement is publicly available on our website at accessibility.html. We also include a link to this statement in our website footer and in other relevant locations.

Formal Approvals of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement has been reviewed and approved by NovaLearn's Accessibility Team, led by Eleanor Vance, our Chief Accessibility Officer. It is reviewed and updated on an annual basis or as needed to reflect changes in accessibility standards and best practices.

Links to All Pages

For your convenience, here are links to all the available pages on our website: