Accessibility Statement for Journalism Academy

Journalism Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are making every effort to ensure our website conforms 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 everyone.

Our accessibility efforts include:

• Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Using semantic HTML to ensure content is structured logically and can be easily navigated by assistive technologies.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background colors.
• Making sure all website functionality is operable through a keyboard.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
• Ensuring forms are accessible and easy to use.
• Maintaining a consistent and predictable layout throughout the website.
• Testing our website regularly with assistive technologies such as screen readers.

Specific Accessibility Measures

Navigation

We have implemented several features to enhance navigation accessibility:

• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.
• Logical Tab Order: The tab order of elements on each page follows a logical sequence, making it easy for keyboard users to navigate the site.
• Clear and Consistent Menus: Our navigation menus are designed to be clear, consistent, and easy to understand.
• Site Map: A site map is available (if implemented) to provide an overview of the website's structure and content.

Images

All images on our website include descriptive alternative text:

• Descriptive Alt Text: Each image has alt text that accurately describes the image's content and function.
• Decorative Images: Decorative images have null alt attributes (alt="") to prevent screen readers from announcing them.
• Complex Images: Complex images, such as charts and graphs, are accompanied by detailed descriptions in the surrounding text or in a separate linked document.

Text and Content

We strive to make our text and content as accessible as possible:

• Clear and Concise Language: We use clear and concise language to make our content easy to understand.
• Readable Font Sizes: We use font sizes that are large enough to be easily readable.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG requirements.
• Headings and Subheadings: We use headings and subheadings to structure our content logically and make it easy to scan.
• Lists: We use lists to present information in a clear and organized manner.
• Links: Links are clearly identified and use descriptive text.

Forms

Our forms are designed to be accessible to all users:

• Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels.
• Instructions: Clear instructions are provided for completing each form.
• Error Messages: Error messages are clear and informative, and provide guidance on how to correct errors.
• Keyboard Accessibility: All form fields can be accessed and completed using a keyboard.

Multimedia

We are committed to making our multimedia content accessible:

• Captions: Videos include accurate captions.
• Transcripts: Transcripts are provided for audio content.
• Audio Descriptions: Audio descriptions are provided for videos when necessary.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and accessibility policies to ensure we are meeting the needs of all users.

Our ongoing efforts include:

• Conducting regular accessibility audits.
• Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development processes.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of our website. 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 parties, and we are not always able to control the accessibility of this content. We are working with our third-party providers to improve the accessibility of their content.
• Older Documents: Some of our older documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents as quickly as possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Journalism Academy. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website.

Please contact us using the following methods:

• Email: Visit our contact page for the email form.
• Phone: Visit our contact page for the phone number.

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Journalism Academy relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Journalism Academy uses the following approach(es) to assess the accessibility of this website:

• Self-evaluation: We evaluate the accessibility of our website internally as part of our ongoing development process.
• External evaluation: We have our website evaluated by third-party accessibility experts on a regular basis.

Dark Mode Feature

To enhance readability and cater to users with light sensitivity, we've incorporated a dark mode feature. By toggling the switch in the navigation bar, users can switch between light and dark themes, optimizing their viewing experience based on individual preferences and environmental conditions. The dark mode is designed to reduce eye strain in low-light environments, ensuring a comfortable browsing experience for all.

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal complaint about the accessibility of our website, please contact us using the methods listed above. We take all complaints seriously and will work to address your concerns as quickly as possible.

Alternative formats

We want to make it easier for you to read, understand and use our information. If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us. We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible. You can also contact us by phone or through our contact form available on the contact page.