Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Personal Growth Academy, we firmly believe that everyone should have equal access to information and opportunities, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This commitment extends to our website, and we are dedicated to providing a digital environment that is accessible to all users.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Personal Growth Academy strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Personal Growth Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the Personal Growth Academy website:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities.
- Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text to provide context for users with visual impairments.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that sufficient color contrast is used throughout the website to make text and other elements easily readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Clear and Consistent Structure: The website has a clear and consistent structure, with headings, lists, and other semantic elements used appropriately to facilitate navigation and understanding.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Form Accessibility: All forms are designed with clear labels and instructions, and are accessible to users with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:
- Regularly auditing our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Providing ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.
- Soliciting feedback from users with disabilities to inform our accessibility efforts.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Personal Growth Academy website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Content uploaded before our accessibility initiative may not have proper alt text. We are actively working to update this content.
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of remediating these documents or providing alternative formats.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Personal Growth Academy. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Personal Growth Academy:
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Personal Growth Academy is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- The latest versions of screen readers, such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
- The latest versions of web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Personal Growth 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:
Assessment Approach
Personal Growth Academy assessed the accessibility of Personal Growth Academy by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by a third-party accessibility consultant.
Formal Complaints
If you are unsatisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint. Please contact us using the contact information provided above, and we will provide you with information on our formal complaint process.
Date
This statement was created on November 8, 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.