Accessibility Statement for SkillBloom Academy

SkillBloom Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all users and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to online educational resources. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Accessibility Features

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the context and meaning of our web pages.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide users who are unable to see the content with a text equivalent. This allows screen readers to convey the meaning and purpose of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using only a keyboard. This includes clear focus indicators for interactive elements such as links, buttons, and form fields.
• Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness. We regularly check our color schemes using accessibility tools to maintain compliance.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size of our website using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes accurate captions and transcripts to provide access for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields are properly labeled and include clear instructions to assist users in completing the forms correctly.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes where necessary to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and dynamic content.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website to help users easily find the information they need.
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
• Clear and Simple Language: We use clear and simple language throughout our website to make our content easy to understand for users of all abilities.
• No Flashing Content: We avoid using flashing or rapidly moving content that could trigger seizures in users with photosensitive epilepsy.
• Proper Heading Structure: We use a logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.) to organize our content, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the relationships between different sections.
• Focus Management: We ensure that the focus order is logical and predictable, and that focus is clearly visible on interactive elements.

Compliance Standards

SkillBloom Academy strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines are internationally recognized standards for web accessibility.

We regularly review our website and conduct accessibility audits to ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and other relevant accessibility standards, such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Our accessibility efforts include:

• Performing regular automated and manual accessibility testing.
• Providing accessibility training to our web development and content creation teams.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.
• Implementing accessibility features as part of our standard web development practices.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist. We are actively working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website. Known limitations may include:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Third-party plugins or content may not always be fully accessible. We are working with vendors to address these issues.

Contact Information for Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of SkillBloom Academy. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us.

We will respond to accessibility inquiries within 5 business days.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

To help us address accessibility issues effectively, please provide the following information when reporting a problem:

• The URL (web address) of the page where you encountered the issue.
• A description of the accessibility problem you experienced.
• The assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader, voice recognition software).
• Your operating system and browser version.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website to ensure that it meets the needs of all users. We regularly monitor our website for accessibility issues and implement improvements as needed.

This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2025.