Higher Ed Morning

Accessibility Statement

Higher Ed Morning is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website and content to provide an inclusive experience for everyone.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We believe that access to information is a fundamental right. Our commitment to accessibility includes:

  • Ensuring our content is accessible to users with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities
  • Following established accessibility standards and best practices
  • Regularly testing and improving our website's accessibility features
  • Training our team on accessibility principles and implementation

Accessibility Standards

Higher Ed Morning strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

WCAG 2.1 Principles

1. Perceivable

Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive

  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Captions for videos
  • • Sufficient color contrast
  • • Resizable text

2. Operable

Interface components must be operable by all users

  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • No seizure-inducing content
  • • Sufficient time for interactions
  • • Clear navigation paths

3. Understandable

Information and UI operation must be understandable

  • • Clear, simple language
  • • Predictable functionality
  • • Input assistance and error identification
  • • Consistent navigation

4. Robust

Content must be robust enough for various assistive technologies

  • • Valid HTML markup
  • • Compatible with screen readers
  • • Works across different browsers
  • • Future-compatible code

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Visual Accessibility

  • • High contrast color schemes that meet WCAG AA standards
  • • Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • • Alternative text descriptions for all informative images
  • • Clear visual hierarchy with proper heading structure
  • • Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • • No reliance on color alone to convey information

Navigation and Interaction

  • • Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
  • • Skip links to main content and navigation areas
  • • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • • Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
  • • Logical tab order for keyboard users
  • • No keyboard traps that prevent navigation

Content and Structure

  • • Semantic HTML markup for proper screen reader interpretation
  • • Clear page titles and headings that describe content
  • • Descriptive labels for form fields and interactive elements
  • • Error messages that clearly explain issues and solutions
  • • Content written in plain language when possible
  • • Consistent layout and design patterns

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to work with a variety of 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

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some current limitations:

  • Some third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
  • PDF documents are being updated to meet accessibility standards
  • Some archived content may not fully comply with current standards
  • Video content is being updated to include captions and transcripts

Our Commitment: We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all our content.

Feedback and Support

We Want to Hear From You

Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for everyone. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Phone: (202) 555-0147 (Voice/TTY available)
Mail:
Higher Ed Morning Media LLC
Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
1247 Education Boulevard, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036

Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues promptly.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. Our current and planned efforts include:

Regular Testing and Audits

  • • Monthly automated accessibility scans
  • • Quarterly manual testing with assistive technologies
  • • Annual third-party accessibility audits
  • • User testing with people who have disabilities

Team Training and Education

  • • Regular accessibility training for all staff
  • • Specialized training for developers and designers
  • • Participation in accessibility conferences and workshops
  • • Collaboration with disability advocacy organizations

Technology and Process Improvements

  • • Integration of accessibility testing in our development workflow
  • • Implementation of accessibility-first design principles
  • • Regular updates to ensure compatibility with new assistive technologies
  • • Continuous monitoring and improvement of accessibility features

Legal Compliance

Higher Ed Morning is committed to compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • European Accessibility Act (for international users)
  • Accessible Canada Act (for Canadian users)

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on January 15, 2025. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our ongoing accessibility improvements.