Accessibility Statement for Journalism Courses
Journalism Courses is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Our Accessibility Goals
We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website and digital content. Our goals include:
- Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Making all website functionality operable through a keyboard.
- Providing clear and consistent navigation.
- Using semantic HTML to structure content for screen readers.
- Ensuring that forms are accessible and usable.
- Making video and audio content accessible through captions and transcripts.
- Regularly testing our website with assistive technologies.
Conformance Status
The Journalism Courses website generally conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to address any remaining accessibility issues and to maintain conformance as our website evolves.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
To ensure a positive and inclusive user experience, we have implemented the following accessibility features:
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We have structured our website using semantic HTML to ensure compatibility with screen readers. This includes using appropriate headings, lists, and landmarks to organize content logically.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text), which allows screen reader users to understand the content and purpose of the images.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color palettes to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content.
- Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size of our website using their browser settings to improve readability.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation menu, making it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
- Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, including those who use screen readers. We have provided clear labels and instructions for each form field.
- Captions and Transcripts: All video and audio content on our website includes captions and/or transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning it adapts to different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that users can access our content on their preferred device, whether it is a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Areas for Improvement
Despite our best efforts, some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of the following potential issues and are actively working to address them:
- Some complex tables may not be fully optimized for screen readers.
- Older documents in PDF format may not be fully accessible.
- Live video streams may not always have real-time captions.
We are committed to resolving these issues as quickly as possible and to continuously improving the accessibility of our website.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Journalism Courses website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We will do our best to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues you report.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as embedded videos or social media feeds. While we make every effort to ensure that third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee its accessibility. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.
Accessibility Audits and Testing
We regularly conduct accessibility audits and testing to identify and address any accessibility issues on our website. These audits are conducted by both internal staff and external accessibility consultants. We use a variety of tools and techniques to assess accessibility, including:
- Automated accessibility testing tools.
- Manual testing with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- User testing with people with disabilities.
The results of these audits and tests are used to inform our ongoing accessibility efforts.
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Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment, and we are dedicated to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We will continue to monitor our website for accessibility issues, conduct regular audits and testing, and incorporate accessibility best practices into our design and development processes.
This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.