Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

ForTheWards is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

Our platform conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. This means our website is:

• Perceivable - Information is presented in ways all users can perceive
• Operable - Interface components are operable by all users
• Understandable - Information and operation are understandable
• Robust - Content can be interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible via keyboard
• Screen Reader Support: ARIA labels and semantic HTML throughout
• Color Contrast: All text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
• Text Sizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus states for all interactive elements
• Alt Text: All images include descriptive alternative text
• Captions: Audio content includes transcripts

Known Limitations

We are actively working to address the following accessibility limitations:

• Real-time voice conversations may be challenging for users with hearing impairments (transcripts provided)
• Some third-party content may not meet our accessibility standards (we are working with vendors)

Assistive Technologies Supported

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

• JAWS (Windows screen reader)
• NVDA (Windows screen reader)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS screen reader)
• TalkBack (Android screen reader)
• ZoomText (screen magnification)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking (voice control)

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of ForTheWards. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a formal complaint with:

• U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: ed.gov/ocr
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): ada.gov

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We conduct regular accessibility audits and user testing to identify and address barriers. Our accessibility roadmap includes:

• Quarterly accessibility audits by third-party experts
• Annual user testing with individuals with disabilities
• Regular staff training on accessibility best practices
• Continuous monitoring of WCAG guideline updates