Ludwitt Academy

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Ludwitt, we believe that philosophy should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. We are committed to ensuring that our platform is usable by people of all abilities and disabilities. Our goal is to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and provide an equally effective and equally integrated experience for all users.

WCAG Compliance Status

WCAG Version

2.1

Conformance Level

Level AA

Last Audit Date

October 5, 2023

Next Scheduled Audit

April 5, 2024

Conformance Status

Partial Conformance

"Partial Conformance" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to improve these areas.

Accessibility Features Implemented

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our platform:

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes. Focus indicators are clearly visible to help keyboard users navigate.

WCAG: 2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)

Alternative Text

All non-text content such as images has appropriate alternative text, providing equal access to visual information for screen reader users.

WCAG: 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios to ensure readability for users with low vision or color vision deficiencies.

WCAG: 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)

Text Resizing

Content can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality or requiring horizontal scrolling.

WCAG: 1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA)

ARIA Landmarks and Labels

ARIA landmarks and labels are implemented to enhance navigation for screen reader users and provide additional context for interactive elements.

WCAG: 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)

Semantic Headings

Proper heading structure is maintained throughout the platform to facilitate efficient navigation and comprehension for screen reader users.

WCAG: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)

Accessible Forms

All form fields have descriptive labels, clear error messages, and are navigable using keyboard and screen readers.

WCAG: 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)

Focus Management

Focus is managed appropriately in modal dialogues and dynamic content changes to maintain keyboard usability.

WCAG: 2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)

Transcripts and Captions

Video content includes synchronized captions and audio descriptions, while audio content includes transcripts.

WCAG: 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)

Compatible Assistive Technologies

Our platform has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

Technology Type	Compatibility	Tested With
Screen Readers	Fully Compatible	JAWS 2023 NVDA 2023.1 VoiceOver (macOS Sonoma) TalkBack (Android 14)
Keyboard Navigation	Fully Compatible	Standard keyboard Keyboard with sticky keys enabled
Screen Magnifiers	Fully Compatible	ZoomText 2023 Windows Magnifier macOS Zoom
Voice Recognition	Partially Compatible	Dragon NaturallySpeaking 15 Windows Speech Recognition Voice Control (macOS)
Reading Assistance	Fully Compatible	Read&Write NaturalReader OpenDyslexic font support

Known Accessibility Issues

We are committed to transparency about our accessibility challenges. The following issues have been identified and are part of our development roadmap:

Complex Dialogues: Some philosophical dialogue simulations currently lack full keyboard navigation. Estimated fix: Q1 2024.
PDF Downloads: Some downloadable PDF resources need improved tagging and structure. Estimated fix: Q4 2023.
Interactive Diagrams: Certain philosophical concept diagrams need improved alternative descriptions. Estimated fix: Q1 2024.
Video Player: Custom video controls need improved keyboard support. Estimated fix: Q4 2023.
Mobile Navigation: Some complex menu structures need improved touch accessibility on small screens. Estimated fix: Q4 2023.

Ongoing Improvements

Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing. We conduct regular audits and testing to identify and address issues. Our accessibility improvement process includes:

Regular automated testing using tools like Axe, WAVE, and Lighthouse
Manual testing with various assistive technologies
Bi-annual comprehensive WCAG audits by accessibility specialists
User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
Accessibility training for our development, design, and content teams

Accessibility Statement and Legal Compliance

This accessibility statement applies to the Ludwitt platform at www.ludwitt.com. We recognize the importance of making our platform accessible to all users and are committed to meeting accessibility requirements.

We aim to comply with:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
EN 301 549 (European accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT)

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