Accessibility Statement
Higher Ed Morning is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality on our website. We are committed to providing an inclusive experience that allows all users, including those with disabilities, to access our higher education news and resources.
Our Goals
- Ensure our website is accessible to users with various disabilities
- Comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
- Provide alternative formats for content when needed
- Continuously improve accessibility through user feedback and testing
- Train our team on accessibility best practices
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast color schemes
- Scalable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Alternative text for all images
- Clear visual hierarchy and layout
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Audio Accessibility
- Transcripts for audio content
- Captions for video content
- No auto-playing audio
- Audio descriptions when available
- Volume controls for media
Keyboard Navigation
- Full keyboard accessibility
- Logical tab order
- Skip navigation links
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
- No keyboard traps
Motor Accessibility
- Large click targets (minimum 44px)
- Sufficient spacing between interactive elements
- No time limits on content
- Drag and drop alternatives
- Multiple ways to access content
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
The Four Principles
1. Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
2. Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.
3. Understandable
Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
4. Robust
Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
Screen Readers
- JAWS (Windows)
- NVDA (Windows)
- VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
- TalkBack (Android)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Other Technologies
- Voice recognition software
- Switch navigation devices
- Eye-tracking systems
- Magnification software
- Alternative keyboards
We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently known issues include:
Third-Party Content
Some embedded content from third-party providers may not meet our accessibility standards. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility.
PDF Documents
Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents and provide alternative formats.
We are actively addressing these issues and expect to have solutions implemented by March 2024.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Higher Ed Morning. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
Contact Methods
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 555-0125
TTY: (202) 555-0126
Mail:
Higher Ed Morning
Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
123 Education Way, Suite 456
Washington, DC 20001
Response Time
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. For urgent accessibility issues, please call our main number and ask to speak with the Accessibility Coordinator.
Alternative Formats
If you need content in an alternative format (large print, audio, Braille, etc.), please contact us. We will work to provide the content in your preferred accessible format within 5 business days.
Higher Ed Morning is committed to compliance with applicable accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated in January 2024.
Last updated: January 2024
This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated quarterly.