Accessibility Statement for Listen Up!
Listen Up! is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and functionality. We firmly believe that our website should be accessible to individuals of all abilities, and we are dedicated to making that a reality.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Listen Up!, we understand the importance of providing an inclusive online experience. Our dedication extends beyond mere compliance; we strive to create a platform that is genuinely user-friendly and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. We acknowledge that accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously enhancing our website to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse audience.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive digital environment. As part of our commitment, we follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our standard.
- We regularly review our website to identify areas for improvement.
- We train our team members on accessibility best practices.
- We welcome feedback from users regarding their accessibility experiences.
Compliance Standards
Listen Up! adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a globally recognized standard for web accessibility. These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA ensures that our website is:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components are presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, offering captions and other alternatives for audio and video content, and ensuring that content is adaptable and can be presented in different ways without losing information or structure.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation are operable. This involves making all functionality available from a keyboard, providing users enough time to read and use content, avoiding content that could cause seizures, and helping users navigate and find content.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface are understandable. This includes making text readable and understandable, ensuring that content appears and operates in predictable ways, and helping users avoid and correct mistakes.
- Robust: Content is robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. This means that our website is designed to work well with screen readers, voice recognition software, and other assistive devices.
Our efforts to maintain accessibility compliance include regular audits, testing with assistive technologies, and ongoing training for our development and content creation teams.
Specific Accessibility Features Implemented
- Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have meaningful alternative text descriptions for screen reader users. For example, the Listen Up! logo has the alt text "Listen Up! - Your Daily Dose of Audio Inspiration".
- Keyboard Navigation: The website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast is used throughout the website to ensure readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size in their browser settings to make the content more readable.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to provide structure and meaning to our content, which improves accessibility for screen reader users.
- Forms: All forms are designed with accessibility in mind, including clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
- Captions and Transcripts: We strive to provide captions and transcripts for all audio and video content to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
| Standard | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.1 | AA | Partially Compliant |
| ADA | Title III | In Progress |
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Listen Up!. Your input helps us improve the experience for everyone. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website.
To provide feedback, please contact our Accessibility Team:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (512) 555-2020
- Address: Listen Up! Accessibility Team, 700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work diligently to address any issues as quickly as possible.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our team continuously monitors and evaluates our website to identify and address any accessibility barriers. We also stay informed about the latest accessibility standards and best practices to ensure that our website remains accessible and user-friendly.
Specifically, we are currently working on:
- Improving the accessibility of our podcast player.
- Providing more detailed transcripts for our podcast episodes.
- Ensuring that all new content is created with accessibility in mind.