Accessibility Statement for Journalism Courses
Journalism Courses is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. We believe that journalism education should be accessible to all aspiring reporters, regardless of their abilities. This commitment extends to our online presence, ensuring that everyone can access and benefit from our resources.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Journalism Courses 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 actively working to achieve full conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This includes ongoing audits of our website, updates to our content management system, and training for our content creators. We are dedicated to making our website a truly inclusive and accessible resource for everyone interested in journalism.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Alternative Text for Images: All images have descriptive alternative text to provide context for users who are visually impaired. This allows screen readers to accurately convey the content of the images.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can still access all content and functionality.
- 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 low vision.
- Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other structural elements to create a clear and consistent organization of content. This makes it easier for users to navigate and understand the information.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with visual impairments to adjust the text size to their preferences.
- Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels to help users understand the required information. This is especially helpful for users who use screen readers.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to content" link is provided to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content of the page.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies. This helps to improve the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content. This helps to improve the accessibility of our website and makes it easier for search engines to understand the content.
We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website and will continue to implement new features and enhancements to meet the needs of all users.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Journalism Courses. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Journalism Courses.
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Journalism Courses 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 with the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Journalism Courses, 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 is provided by third-party vendors. While we strive to work with vendors who are committed to accessibility, we cannot guarantee that all third-party content will be fully accessible. We are working to identify and address any accessibility issues in third-party content.
- Older Documents: Some of our older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents to meet current accessibility standards. In the meantime, please contact us if you need assistance accessing any specific document.
Assessment Approach
Journalism Courses assessed the accessibility of Journalism Courses by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our team of developers and accessibility specialists.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated externally by a third-party accessibility consulting firm.
Available Pages
Here are links to all available pages:
WCAG/ARIA Compliance
This website strives to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, and utilizes ARIA attributes to enhance accessibility where applicable. Regular audits are conducted to ensure ongoing compliance.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact us:
Journalism Courses Inc.
Accessibility Department
123 Main Street
Anytown, USA
Email: Contact us through our contact form.