Accessibility Statement for Interview Ace
At Interview Ace, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and provides information on how to provide feedback.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Interview Ace is dedicated to providing a website that adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines are internationally recognized standards for web accessibility, covering a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to implement these guidelines to ensure that our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.
Measures Taken to Ensure Accessibility
To achieve our accessibility goals, we have implemented several measures, including:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies like screen readers to understand the meaning and purpose of each element.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys the content and function of the image to users who cannot see it. For example, an image of Dr. Amelia Stone includes the alt text "Dr. Amelia Stone, Lead Interview Skills Coach".
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We carefully select color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read our content.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our 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 resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions, and proper error handling.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: Any video content we provide includes captions and/or transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues.
- Ongoing Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure that we continue to create and maintain an accessible website.
Specific Accessibility Features
Here are some specific accessibility features implemented on our website:
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the roles, states, and properties of interactive elements.
- Skip Navigation Link: We provide a skip navigation link that allows users to bypass the main navigation menu and jump directly to the main content of the page.
- Focus Indicators: We provide clear focus indicators for interactive elements, making it easy for keyboard users to see which element is currently selected.
- Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text that clearly indicates the destination of each link.
- Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning that it adapts to different screen sizes and devices, making it accessible to users on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations to the accessibility of our website. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and address any issues that are identified. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please contact us using the information provided below.
Accessibility Conformance Status
This website conforms to WCAG 2.1 level AA.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve our website, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@interviewace.com.au
- Phone: (02) 9123 4567
- Mailing Address: Level 10, 123 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
We will do our best to respond to your feedback promptly and address any accessibility issues that are reported.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission. For more information, please visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain content from third-party sources, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we make every effort to ensure that this content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We will continue to monitor our website for accessibility issues and implement improvements as needed. We will also continue to train our team on accessibility best practices and conduct regular accessibility audits.
Table of Accessibility Features
| Feature | Description | WCAG Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Semantic HTML | Use of semantic HTML5 elements for structuring content. | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships |
| Alternative Text for Images | Descriptive alt text for all images. | 1.1.1 Non-text Content |
| Keyboard Navigation | Full keyboard navigation support. | 2.1.1 Keyboard |
| Color Contrast | Sufficient color contrast between text and background. | 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) |
| Clear Navigation | Clear and consistent navigation structure. | 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) |
| Resizable Text | Text can be resized without loss of content or functionality. | 1.4.4 Resize text |
| Form Accessibility | Accessible forms with clear labels and instructions. | 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions |
| Video Captions | Captions and transcripts for video content. | 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) |
| ARIA Attributes | Use of ARIA attributes to enhance accessibility. | 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value |
| Skip Navigation Link | Link to skip the main navigation menu. | 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks |
| Focus Indicators | Clear focus indicators for interactive elements. | 2.4.7 Focus Visible |
This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.