Our Commitment to Accessibility
At The Video Blogging Academy, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and opportunities online. We are dedicated to ensuring our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
This accessibility statement outlines the measures we have taken to make our website accessible and the ongoing efforts we are making to further enhance accessibility.
Standards Compliance
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 helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.
Our website has been designed and developed with the following accessibility principles in mind:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Accessibility Features Implemented
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see the images.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have implemented a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need. The navigation menu is present on every page, providing quick access to key sections of the website.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the content.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with visual impairments.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings without losing any content or functionality.
- Forms with Labels: All form fields are properly labeled to provide context and instructions for users. We have also used ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of complex form controls.
- ARIA Attributes: We have used ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the roles, states, and properties of interactive elements.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: Where possible, we provide captions and transcripts for our video content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are continuously working to ensure all video content is accessible.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning it adapts to different screen sizes and devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures that users can access our content on any device.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:
- Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues using automated testing tools and manual reviews.
- Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
- Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and technologies.
- Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. We are aware of the following potential issues and are working to address them:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to convert these documents to accessible formats or provide alternative accessible versions.
- Certain third-party plugins or widgets may not be fully accessible. We are evaluating these plugins and widgets and will either replace them with accessible alternatives or work with the vendors to improve their accessibility.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve, please contact us:
Email: See our contact page
Phone: See our contact page
We will do our best to respond to your feedback promptly and address any issues you report.
Alternative Access
If you find any part of our website inaccessible, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to provide the information you need in an alternative format, such as:
- A plain text document
- An audio recording
- A large print version
Just let us know your preferred method of access, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Related Resources
For more information about web accessibility, please consult the following resources:
Links to Other Pages
Here are links to other important pages on our website: