Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Journalism Academy, we firmly believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. This principle guides our approach to web development and content creation. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. Our commitment extends to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are continuously working to identify and address any barriers that may prevent users from fully accessing our website. We incorporate accessibility considerations into every stage of our design and development process, from initial planning to ongoing maintenance.
Measures to Support Accessibility
To ensure our website meets the accessibility needs of all users, we have implemented the following measures:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful way, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that accurately conveys the content and purpose of the image. This allows users with visual impairments to understand the information being presented visually.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We ensure 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 the text on our website without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
- Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and provide additional information to assistive technologies.
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any potential accessibility issues. These audits are performed by both automated tools and manual testers with expertise in web accessibility.
- User Testing: We involve users with disabilities in our testing process to gather feedback and ensure that our website meets their needs.
Conformance Status
The Journalism Academy website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. WCAG 2.1 AA encompasses a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible. By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to make our website more accessible to people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity and combinations of these.
We are committed to continuously improving our website's accessibility and will regularly review and update our content and code to ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Journalism Academy website, 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.
- Third-Party Content: Some of our content may be provided by third-party vendors, and we may not have complete control over its accessibility. We are working with our vendors to ensure that their content meets our accessibility standards. In the meantime, if you encounter any accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us, and we will do our best to provide an alternative format or solution.
- Older Documents: Some of our older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of updating these documents to meet our accessibility standards. If you need access to an older document that is not accessible, please contact us, and we will provide an alternative format.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Journalism Academy website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improving our website's accessibility, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@journalismacademy.com
- Phone: (555) 123-4567
- Mailing Address: Journalism Academy, 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
We will do our best to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.
Alternative Access Options
If you are having difficulty accessing content on our website, please contact us, and we will provide you with an alternative format or solution. We are committed to making our information accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
Here are some alternative access options you can request:
- Text-based version of web pages
- Large print documents
- Audio recordings of text
Ongoing Efforts
Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing. We are continually learning and adapting our practices to ensure that our website remains accessible to all users. We will regularly review and update this accessibility statement to reflect our progress and future plans.
We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive online environment for everyone at Journalism Academy. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal.