Accessibility Statement for Video Blogging Academy
Video Blogging Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Video Blogging Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Integrate accessibility into our design and development processes.
- Provide accessibility training for our staff.
- Regularly audit our website for accessibility issues.
- Use plain language in our content.
Conformance Status
The Video Blogging Academy website 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.
Known Issues
While we strive for full accessibility, we are aware of some limitations:
- Some older video content may not have captions or transcripts.
- Alternative text may be missing for some images. We are working to add appropriate alternative text to all images.
- Some complex tables may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We are simplifying these tables where possible.
- Keyboard navigation may not be fully optimized on all pages. We are improving keyboard navigation throughout the site.
Efforts to Address Issues
We are actively working to address the known accessibility issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:
- Adding captions and transcripts to all new video content.
- Reviewing and updating alternative text for all images.
- Simplifying complex tables to improve screen reader accessibility.
- Optimizing keyboard navigation throughout the site.
- Conducting regular accessibility audits to identify and address new issues.
Accessibility Features
This website includes several features designed to enhance accessibility:
- Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images have alternative text descriptions to provide context to screen reader users.
- Keyboard Navigation: The website can be navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users find the information they need.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content easier to read for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can resize the text on the website using their browser settings.
- Descriptive Link Text: Link text is descriptive and provides clear information about the destination of the link.
- Forms with Labels: All form fields have associated labels to help users understand the information that is required.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure the content, making it easier for screen readers to understand.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Video Blogging Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website.
You can contact us in the following ways:
- Email: accessibility@videobloggingacademy.com
- Phone: (555) 123-4567
- Contact Form: Available on our Contact Us page.
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Video Blogging 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:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Video Blogging Academy assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the developers and content creators.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by a third-party accessibility consultant.
- User testing: We conduct user testing with people with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you can file a formal complaint by contacting us through the methods listed above. We are committed to resolving accessibility issues in a timely and effective manner.
Ongoing Efforts
We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process. We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website to ensure that it is accessible to all users. We will regularly review and update our website to address new accessibility issues and incorporate new accessibility best practices.
Disclaimer
While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, we cannot guarantee that it will be fully accessible in all areas. We are constantly working to improve accessibility, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.