Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

SCI Community is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that everyone, regardless of their ability, should be able to access and use our web application to connect, learn, and find support. We are continuously working to improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

2. Measures to Support Accessibility

We have taken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of our web app:

• WCAG 2.1 Conformance: We are working towards conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. We have made a concerted effort to follow these guidelines, which include principles such as:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.

  • Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.

  • Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.

  • Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

• Ongoing Audits and Testing: We conduct regular accessibility audits and testing to identify and address potential barriers. This includes both automated tools and manual reviews by our development team.

• Keyboard Navigation: Our web app is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all features.

• Screen Reader Compatibility: We strive to ensure our content is compatible with popular screen readers. We use semantic HTML to provide a logical structure that screen readers can interpret accurately.

• Readability and Contrast: We use clear and readable fonts and maintain a high color contrast ratio to make text easier to read for people with low vision.

• Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images on our platform have descriptive alt text, providing context for users who are visually impaired.

• Captions and Transcripts: Where videos are used, we provide accurate captions and, when necessary, transcripts to ensure the content is accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• User Feedback: We actively encourage and welcome feedback from our users with disabilities to help us identify and address accessibility issues.

3. Known Accessibility Limitations

While we are committed to making our platform fully accessible, some limitations may still exist. We are actively working to address these known issues:

• Third-Party Content: Some content or services provided by third parties (e.g., embedded videos from external platforms) may not be fully accessible. We encourage you to notify us of any issues you encounter so we can work with the provider to find a solution or an alternative.

• User-Generated Content: The accessibility of user-generated content, such as images or forum posts, depends on the user's efforts to apply best practices. While we encourage users to make their content accessible (e.g., by providing alt text for images), we cannot guarantee that all user-submitted content will meet accessibility standards.

4. Feedback and Contact Information

We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our web app. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our platform, please let us know. Your feedback is invaluable to us.

• Email: [Insert Contact Email for Accessibility Issues]

• Subject Line: Accessibility Feedback

When you contact us, please provide the following information to help us understand the issue and resolve it quickly:

• The specific web page or feature where you encountered the problem.

• A description of the problem.

• The assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader, browser version).

• Your contact information so we can follow up with you.

5. Commitment to Continued Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing process, not a one-time project. We are dedicated to continually improving our platform's accessibility and staying up-to-date with the latest best practices and standards.

This statement was last updated on [Insert Date].