Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Advocates for Science @ IU 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.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Our 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.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure for proper screen reader navigation
• Alternative text for images and graphics
• Keyboard navigation support
• High contrast color schemes
• Resizable text (up to 200% without loss of functionality)
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Descriptive link text
• Form labels and error messages

Known Issues

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to resolve them:

• Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
• Complex data tables may need additional markup for screen readers
• Some interactive elements may require additional keyboard navigation improvements

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• High contrast mode

Browser Compatibility

Our website is compatible with the following browsers and their accessibility features:

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Edge (latest version)

Testing

We test our website for accessibility using the following methods:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with screen readers
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Color contrast analysis
• User feedback and testing

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us, please include:

• Description of the accessibility issue
• URL of the page where you encountered the issue
• Browser and assistive technology you are using
• Your contact information (optional)

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, such as:

• Large print
• Audio format
• Braille
• Electronic text

Please contact us at asiu@indiana.edu and we will work to provide the information in your preferred format.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training for content creators on accessibility best practices
• Monitoring and addressing user feedback
• Staying updated with accessibility standards and guidelines
• Incorporating accessibility considerations in all new features and content

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party content. We are not responsible for the accessibility of these external sites or content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact the respective organization directly.

Updates to This Statement

We will update this accessibility statement as we make improvements to our website. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.

Contact Information

For accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact us: