Accessibility Statement

CoveTalks is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

Last updated: January 20, 2024

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

This website endeavors to conform to level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). 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.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard. Use the Tab key to move through interactive elements and Enter or Space to activate them.

Screen Reader Support

We use semantic HTML and ARIA labels to ensure our content is properly interpreted by screen readers and other assistive technologies.

Visual Design

We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios and don't rely solely on color to convey information. Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality.

Alternative Content

Images include alternative text descriptions. Videos include captions and transcripts where applicable. Forms have clear labels and instructions.

Technical Standards

  • ✓Compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
  • ✓Semantic HTML5 markup
  • ✓ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) implementation
  • ✓Responsive design for all device sizes
  • ✓Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • ✓Skip navigation links

Browser Compatibility

CoveTalks is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • NVDA and JAWS screen readers on Windows
  • VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
  • TalkBack on Android
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software
  • Browser zoom functionality up to 200%

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
  • Third-party content (such as embedded videos) may not meet all accessibility standards
  • Some complex data visualizations may require additional description

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our platform.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of CoveTalks. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

Email: accessibility@covetalks.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: CoveTalks Accessibility Team
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Compliance Status

We believe that our website complies with the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our accessibility efforts are ongoing, and we continue to review and improve the accessibility of our website.

Assessment Approach

CoveTalks assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen reader software
  • Review by accessibility consultants
  • Feedback from users with disabilities

Updates

This accessibility statement was last updated on January 20, 2024. We review and update this statement regularly as we continue to improve the accessibility of our website.