Accessibility Statement
Project ADA is committed to making the digital world accessible to everyone. We provide solutions which incorporates manual accessibility evaluations, user testing, automated accessibility scans, training and supporting clients who are invested in making their digital assets accessible. This backdrop introduces our commitment to accessibility.
It is our mission to ensure that people with disabilities have full and equal opportunity to access and benefit from the information, products, and services offered by Project ADA through our website and our other digital assets.
To ensure meaningful access and provide effective communication to people with disabilities, Project ADA has undertaken the following measures:
Feedback
Project ADA provides this policy statement and notice, linked from the company homepage, soliciting feedback from our audience on how accessibility can be improved.
We welcome your feedback on how to improve the accessibility of our website. Please feel free to get in touch via the Contact Us page.
Alternative formats
Project ADA makes available alternative formats and communication supports upon request.
In making alternative formats available, we always seek the person making the request’s consultation in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support.
Please feel free to get in touch with us to request an alternative format or communication support.
Standards
Project ADA has incorporated and shall make every reasonable effort to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (“W3C”), Web Accessibility Initiative (“WAI”), available at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are technical standards to improve digital accessibility.
Compatibility
Project ADA website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and the last two versions of major browsers including Chrome, Edge, FireFox, and Safari.
Our website may not display optimally in Internet Explorer or older browsers.
Distribution
Project ADA makes available and annually distributes this policy statement to all personnel that design, develop, maintain, manage, or otherwise have responsibility for the content and format of our website (“Web Content Personnel”).
Project ADA requires employees and contractors to comply with this policy. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
Policies
Project ADA develops, implements, and maintains policies on how it will achieve accessibility and meet AODA requirements. Project ADA reviews its policies on an annual basis.
Expertise
Project ADA utilizes in-house accessibility experts as well as independent, third-party expert consultants to provide consultation and annually evaluate and test levelaccess.com and other assets for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.
Project ADA Accessibility prepares a written report based on the evaluation, which identifies any barriers and provides recommendations to enhance the accessibility of its website.
Our product platform accessibility
Project ADA goes beyond minimum standards and compliance requirements. Our search tools provide support for leading assistive technologies and incorporate enhancements to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
Testing
Project ADA engages in automated testing and user testing of individuals with disabilities to continually assess and improve the accessibility of its website and other digital assets.
Training
Project ADA conducts training on accessibility and disability and other related subjects. Training is mandatory for all employees including Web Content Personnel. Training is conducted by internal experts as well as independent, third-party subject matter experts.
Project ADA also conducts regular internal accessibility training for respective departments. Information on accessibility is also provided for continued education.
Compliance
Through our proactive efforts and genuine commitment to accessibility and following best practices set forth by relevant laws and governing bodies, we believe we not only meet but exceed the digital accessibility requirements imposed by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) as well as other applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Resources
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative