{"id":43958,"date":"2025-06-25T09:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/?page_id=43958"},"modified":"2025-06-26T14:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T14:45:17","slug":"accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/accessibility","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"        <section class=\"container-fluid hero-section position-relative main-box mb-3 mb-md-5\">\n            <div class=\"row position-relative\" style=\"z-index: 1\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7  text-center   text-lg-left first-col mt-5 mt-lg-5 hero-5_block-content first-col--1400\">\n                                            <h1>\n                            <span class=\"has-lr-font-size d-block mb-3\"><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"has-xxl-font-size\"><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/span>\n                        <\/h1>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-5 pl-0 pr-0 pl-0 order-sm-2 mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 mt-3 mb-5 d-none d-lg-block\">\n                                        <div class=\"wp-block-img hero-5_block-img position-relative d-inline-block\">\n                                                                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 903 472\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" viewBox=\"0 0 853 392.3\" width=\"66\" height=\"\">\n                                                        <path fill=\"#f4f5f7\" d=\"M898.396 115.314C891.363 110.907 772.628 7.05999 765.225 2.57195C762.311 0.80343 758.873 2.99336 757.765 7.69913C755.747 16.1976 747.465 51.3953 745.69 59.3298C745.04 62.241 746.078 65.2534 748.086 66.2831L776.449 80.8175C776.625 84.0828 776.768 87.0643 776.864 89.5611C778.349 127.512 774.131 165.471 764.363 202.078C747.139 266.484 716.423 319.823 673.179 362.327C616.485 418.063 551.118 446.031 478.413 449.407C458.106 450.348 437.905 448.397 417.811 444.718C383.821 438.501 351.235 426.574 320.024 409.219C270.51 381.696 227.616 343.376 192.251 293C163.367 251.9 142.184 205.546 129.803 156.345C123.689 132.383 119.794 107.872 118.171 83.1437L154.898 64.3207C156.905 63.2896 157.944 60.2779 157.296 57.3674C155.516 49.4315 147.233 14.2359 145.216 5.73535C144.098 1.03521 140.661 -1.15824 137.758 0.608176C130.362 5.10885 11.6282 108.957 4.58692 113.353C1.28414 115.426 -0.278478 118.458 0.0406863 122.713C0.529259 129.303 0.493344 128.15 1.14184 134.723C1.20553 135.433 1.30939 136.138 1.45287 136.836C2.04783 139.798 4.40057 141.445 6.43414 140.404L50.7241 117.702C54.7344 139.696 60.4321 161.324 67.7632 182.379C83.3533 227.422 106.072 269.46 134.988 306.766C170.597 353.075 214.936 391.378 265.301 419.337C320.867 450.327 379.355 467.157 440.311 471.27C457.298 472.413 474.39 471.988 491.412 471.513C510.769 470.977 529.974 468.147 549.084 464.296C579.563 458.225 609.228 448.38 637.441 434.974C686.685 411.483 730.531 377.976 767.29 331.49C798.331 292.228 821.439 247.05 835.617 195.338C842.529 170.053 846.958 144.109 848.838 117.902L896.575 142.363C898.608 143.403 900.962 141.756 901.553 138.794C901.694 138.096 901.799 137.391 901.868 136.681C902.506 130.111 902.478 131.253 902.964 124.671C903.262 120.418 901.697 117.386 898.396 115.314Z\" fill=\"#FF9C28\"\/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p>At TalentLMS, we are committed to building an inclusive platform accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to meet and exceed internationally recognized accessibility standards to provide a seamless learning experience for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>WCAG 2.2 Compliance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TalentLMS is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standard. This level of compliance ensures that most functionality of our platform is operable by users with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.<br><br>This assessment was conducted by theUXProdigy, a digital accessibility agency, and included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-green-dot mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">2 rounds of expert accessibility audits<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">2 rounds of remediation<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">Usability testing with visually impaired users<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\">A final audit to validate conformance<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/TalentLMS_VPAT_WCAG2.2_AA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WCAG 2.2 Conformance Report (VPAT)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>Summary of Resolved Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of June 2025, we have addressed <strong>83 total accessibility issues,<\/strong> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-green-check mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">55 critical (e.g. keyboard traps, missing labels, invalid focus order)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">14 serious<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">8 moderate<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\">6 minor (UX refinements)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note<\/span><\/strong>: This certification <strong>does not include course units<\/strong>. Accessibility auditing of course content is planned for future iterations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/Accessibility-Statement-TalentLMS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the Accessibility Statement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>Platform Accessibility Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TalentLMS supports accessible learning through a combination of inclusive design practices and accessible features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-green-dot mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>Keyboard Navigation<\/strong>: Full operability via keyboard for all core functionality<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>Screen Reader Support<\/strong>: Compatibility with major screen readers (e.g., NVDA, VoiceOver)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>Zoom &amp; Reflow<\/strong>: Supports 200% zoom and content reflow at 320px viewport width<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>Skip to Content<\/strong>: Skip links available to bypass repetitive navigation<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>Color Contrast<\/strong>: All interface elements meet minimum contrast ratios<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\"><strong>Labeled Forms<\/strong>: All input fields are properly labeled for assistive technologies<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>Scope of Conformance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This conformance evaluation applies to the TalentLMS platform across the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-green-dot mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\"><strong>User roles<\/strong>: Administrator, Instructor, and Learner<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\"><strong>Key platform areas<\/strong>: Dashboard, login pages, reports, user settings, navigation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excluded from this scope<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-grey-dot mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">Course units and learning materials <strong>uploaded by users<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\"><strong>Third-party content<\/strong> or <strong>embedded learning modules<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>Shared Responsibility for Accessible Content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TalentLMS provides the technical foundation for accessibility, but content creators play a crucial role. To maintain an inclusive learning experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"content-list mx-lg-0  icon-green-dot mb-0 mb-md-5\"><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">Add <strong>captions or transcripts<\/strong> to video materials<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">Use <strong>structured headings<\/strong> and <strong>descriptive alt text<\/strong> in course content<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0\">Avoid color-only indicators and ensure <strong>adequate contrast<\/strong> in designs<\/p><\/li><li class=\"list-item  no-heading my-2\"><p class=\"  mb-lg-0 mb-0\">Use <strong>accessible file formats<\/strong> (e.g., tagged PDFs)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the platform is built to support accessibility, <strong>content-level accessibility must be ensured by course authors and administrators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>What Accessibility Means<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility is about making sure everyone can use and benefit from TalentLMS, no matter their ability or circumstances. It means the platform can be used with assistive technologies or alternative ways of interacting\u2014whether someone relies on a screen reader, is temporarily working with one hand, or finds it easier to read with high-contrast settings due to changes in vision. By focusing on accessibility, we aim to create a more inclusive learning experience that supports everyone, removes barriers, and makes training easier to access for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section\" style=\"--color:#FF9C00\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-lg-12  pl-lg-0 px-lg-0\">\n<p class=\"has-lr-font-size\"><strong>Ongoing Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accessibility program is ongoing. 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