Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At SkillForge Academy, we believe that everyone deserves equal access to online learning resources. We are dedicated to ensuring our website is accessible to people with disabilities. Our efforts are guided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

SkillForge Academy takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Regularly reviewing our website against WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
• Providing alternative text for all images and other non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Making our website responsive and adaptable to different screen sizes and devices.
• Providing keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
• Testing our website with assistive technologies such as screen readers.
• Including ARIA attributes to improve accessibility for screen reader users.
• Offering transcripts and captions for video content.
• Providing a site map to aid navigation.

Conformance Status

The SkillForge Academy website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some users may experience difficulties. We are aware of the following potential accessibility limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions.
• Certain interactive elements may not be fully compatible with all assistive technologies. We are continually testing and improving these elements.
• Some dynamically generated content may present accessibility challenges. We are implementing solutions to address these issues.

Technologies Used

Accessibility of the SkillForge Academy website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

Assessment Approach

SkillForge Academy assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:

• Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our development team.
• External evaluation: We periodically engage accessibility experts to conduct audits and provide recommendations.
• User testing: We gather feedback from users with disabilities to identify and address accessibility issues.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the SkillForge Academy website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers.

Assistive Technologies and Browser Compatibility

SkillForge Academy aims for broad compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies and web browsers. We regularly test our website using the following:

Tested Assistive Technologies and Browsers

Assistive Technology	Web Browser	Operating System	Notes
JAWS	Chrome	Windows	Latest versions
NVDA	Firefox	Windows	Latest versions
VoiceOver	Safari	macOS, iOS	Latest versions
TalkBack	Chrome	Android	Latest versions

We strive to maintain compatibility with these combinations. If you encounter issues using a different configuration, please contact us so we can investigate.

Alternative Access Options

If you encounter significant difficulties accessing our website, the following alternatives are available:

• Phone: You can contact our support team by phone at +1 947-574-9547 during business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM PST).
• Email: Send us an email with your inquiry to info@skillforgeacademy.com.
• In-Person Assistance: For local residents, schedule an appointment for in-person assistance at our Techville office. (Appointment required, call +1 452-355-8501)