Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 25, 2025

Committed to inclusive education for everyone

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At ClassaaS, we are committed to ensuring that our e-learning platform is accessible to everyone, including learners with disabilities. We believe that education should be inclusive and available to all individuals, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use.

This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our educational services and provides information about the accessibility features we have implemented. We are continuously working to enhance the learning experience for all our users and welcome feedback on how we can improve.

Table of Contents

Navigate through our comprehensive accessibility statement

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Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and legal requirements

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Accessibility Features

Comprehensive features for all learners

3

Course Content

Accessible learning materials and content

4

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility support

5

Screen Reader Support

Compatible with popular screen readers

6

Mobile Accessibility

iOS and Android accessibility features

Accessibility Standards & Features

Our commitment to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and comprehensive accessibility features

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WCAG 2.1 Level AA

We follow the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure our platform meets accessibility standards and provides inclusive educational experiences.

  • Perceivable educational content for all learners
  • Operable learning interface components
  • Understandable course information and UI
  • Robust content for assistive technologies
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Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard navigation support with logical tab order, visible focus indicators, and keyboard shortcuts for common learning actions throughout the platform.

  • Complete keyboard accessibility
  • Logical tab order navigation
  • Visible focus indicators
  • Learning shortcuts for efficiency
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Visual Accessibility

High contrast color schemes, scalable text and interface elements, alternative text for educational images, and clear visual hierarchy for better learning.

  • High contrast color schemes
  • Scalable text up to 200%
  • Alternative text for educational images
  • Clear learning hierarchy
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Audio & Hearing Accessibility

Comprehensive features for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing, including captions for educational videos, transcripts, and visual notifications.

  • Video captions for all course content
  • Audio transcripts for lectures
  • Visual learning notifications
  • Hearing aid compatibility
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Screen Reader Support

Compatible with popular screen reading software including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack with semantic HTML and ARIA labels for educational content.

  • JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver support
  • Semantic HTML markup
  • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • Live regions for course progress
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Mobile Learning Accessibility

iOS and Android accessibility features including VoiceOver, TalkBack, Dynamic Type, Voice Control, and Switch Control support for mobile learning.

  • VoiceOver and TalkBack support
  • Dynamic Type and text scaling
  • Voice Control compatibility
  • Switch Control support

Course Content Accessibility

Specialized accessibility features for educational content and online learning

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Video Captions & Transcripts

Comprehensive captions for all educational videos with downloadable transcripts and multi-language support for inclusive learning.

  • Captions for all video content
  • Downloadable course transcripts
  • Multi-language caption support
  • Customizable caption appearance
  • Searchable transcript content
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Alternative Content Formats

Multiple formats for learning materials including audio versions, large print options, and simplified layouts for different learning needs.

  • Audio versions of text content
  • Large print and high contrast modes
  • Simplified layout options
  • Downloadable course materials
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Flexible Learning Options

Self-paced learning with extended time options, pause and resume functionality, and progress tracking for learners with different needs.

  • Self-paced course progression
  • Extended time for assessments
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Progress tracking and bookmarking

Learning Platform Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation and learning control

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Basic Navigation

Tab / Shift + Tab - Navigate forward/backward

Enter / Space - Activate buttons and controls

Esc - Close dialogs and menus

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Video Learning Controls

Space - Play/pause video content

Left/Right Arrow - Skip back/forward 10 seconds

C - Toggle captions on/off

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Course Navigation

N - Next lesson/module

P - Previous lesson/module

M - Mark lesson as complete

Ongoing Efforts & Support

We continuously work to improve accessibility and welcome your feedback to make our learning platform better for everyone.

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Learner Testing & Feedback

Regular testing with learners who have disabilities and continuous feedback collection from the accessibility community.

• Regular accessibility audits

• User testing with assistive technologies

• Collaboration with educational advocacy groups

2

Technical Improvements

Automated accessibility testing in development and regular updates to meet evolving educational accessibility standards.

• Automated accessibility testing integration

• Code reviews with accessibility focus

• Educational standards compliance updates

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Learning Accessibility Support

Dedicated accessibility support team with priority handling for accessibility-related learning issues.

• 24-hour response for urgent learning issues

• Alternative format course materials

• Assistive technology setup help

Known Limitations & Contact

Current limitations we're addressing and how to reach our accessibility team

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Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some current limitations: third-party educational content may not fully support all accessibility features, automatically generated captions may have accuracy limitations with technical terminology, complex interactive learning modules may require additional screen reader support, and some legacy course content may not support all accessibility features. We are actively working to address these limitations.

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Contact Our Accessibility Team

For questions, feedback, or support related to accessibility, contact our dedicated team at accessibility@classaas.com or support@classaas.com. We also provide phone support at +1-800-CLASSAAS (TTY available), live chat support accessible via keyboard navigation, video relay service (VRS) support, and text messaging support for urgent issues. We respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days.

Help Us Improve Learning Accessibility

Your feedback helps us identify areas for improvement and prioritize accessibility enhancements. Contact our accessibility team today.

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