Validation Institute Website Accessibility Commitment
Introduction to Our Digital Accessibility Commitment
At Validation Institute, we are dedicated to enhancing global wellbeing through data-driven and community-centric approaches. Fundamental to our ethos is the belief that individuals with disabilities should have full access to, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to, our digital platforms and resources. This statement is a concise overview, reflecting our commitment to digital accessibility.
Our continuous endeavor in accessibility is aligned with achieving compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, at the AA level. These guidelines are designed to ensure that web content is accessible to individuals with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities, and ultimately, they aim to make our website usable and inclusive for all users, regardless of their abilities.
Our Role
Our website serves as a critical hub for information and interaction in the healthcare data and validation sector. Recognizing our vital role, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our approach to digital accessibility is shaped by several key principles:
- - Ensuring full and equitable participation of individuals with disabilities in all digital interactions.
- - Upholding access to information and digital technology as a fundamental right, allowing everyone the opportunity to engage, innovate, and collaborate through our online presence.
- - Embracing a technology-first strategy in our digital offerings, which is anchored in our inclusive culture and informed by insights from the broader disability and accessibility community.
Core Principles of Our Accessibility Strategy
At the heart of our digital accessibility strategy is the principle of "nothing about us without us," ensuring the inclusion of people with disabilities in the development and ongoing refinement of our website. Our efforts include:
- - Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues and addressing them promptly.
- - Implementing user-friendly design and navigation that accommodates a diverse range of users, including those with disabilities.
- - Offering alternative formats of content and ensuring compatibility with various assistive technologies.
Ongoing Commitment to Accessibility Improvement
We are committed to an ongoing process of improvement and adaptation, responding to new technological advancements and feedback from our community. We believe that a website truly accessible to everyone not only serves our mission but also reflects our core values of inclusion and empowerment. We invite feedback and suggestions from all users to help us enhance our website's accessibility. Please join us in this important endeavor by sharing your insights and ideas for how we can continue to improve our digital accessibility.
Our Ongoing Progress Checklist
We are committed to an ongoing process of improvement and adaptation, responding to new technological advancements and feedback from our community. We believe that a website truly accessible to everyone not only serves our mission but also reflects our core values of inclusion and empowerment. We invite feedback and suggestions from all users to help us enhance our website's accessibility. Please join us in this important endeavor by sharing your insights and ideas for how we can continue to improve our digital accessibility.
Web Pages
- Each web page has a unique page title.
- There is a distinct contrast between text and background colors.
- Page content is organized with section headers.
- Color alone is not used to convey action.
- Lists formatted properly & with headings.
- Content does not have time restrictions.
- Web pages can be crawled by screen readers.
Navigation
- All web pages have the same header nav.
- Your website has breadcrumb navigation.
- Users have access to a clear site map.
- All parts of the site are accessible through keboard navigation.
- Dropdown functionality is accessible with keyboards.
- There are no keyboard traps or dead ends.
- Users can access “Skip to Content” feature.
Images
- Images have descriptive alt-text.
- Text-only images are not used.
- Tables have alt-text describing the contents or the data.
Text
- Text can be manually magnified by 200%.
- Small text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.
- Large text has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
Video & Media
- Written transcripts are available for all audio and video content.
- Audio transcripts are available for videos.
- All media have a text description.
- Description contains a way to view or access the written transcript.
- All videos (including live) have captions.
- On-page media does not auto-play.
- Media can be stopped, paused, or muted.
Other Considerations
- Content is accessible in multiple ways without a user losing information.
- Content & instructions are not limited to one sense.
- Link text is clear and actionable, rather than vague or the link itself.
- Your site is accessible by all browsers.
- You have a documented web accessibility policy.
- Your accessibility policy is linked on your site.
- Users have a way to report accessibility issues with your website.
Animations
- Content does not flash 3+ times / second.
- Users can stop content from blinking or flashing excessively.
Contact Us
As we progress in our mission, Validation Institute remains steadfast in upholding several key responsibilities to ensure the effectiveness of our accessibility efforts. Firstly, we are committed to making consistent strides in achieving our accessibility goals and fulfilling the specific objectives we've set forth. Secondly, we believe in the importance of transparency in our journey. To honor this, we will regularly share updates and publish detailed reports on the accessibility conformance of our offerings. Thirdly, we place immense value on the feedback from our community, understanding that it is crucial for guiding our initiatives. Timely responses and actions based on this feedback are a priority for us. We eagerly anticipate a more profound engagement with our community and encourage you to participate in our accessibility discussions. Your insights, inquiries, and suggestions are not just welcomed but are integral to our continuous improvement in making validation.com an accessible and inclusive platform for everyone.
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