Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability.

Accessibility Standards

AppDeck aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear and consistent navigation throughout the platform
• Proper heading structure for easy content navigation
• Skip navigation links to jump to main content
• Breadcrumb navigation for orientation
• Sitemap available for site overview

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• No reliance on color alone to convey information
• Focus indicators visible for keyboard navigation
• Responsive design for various screen sizes

Content and Functionality

• Alternative text for all informative images
• Descriptive link text (no "click here" links)
• Form labels and instructions clearly associated with controls
• Error messages that clearly identify issues
• Tables with proper headers and captions

Keyboard Accessibility

• All functionality available via keyboard
• No keyboard traps
• Logical tab order
• Keyboard shortcuts for common actions

Assistive Technology Support

AppDeck is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Alternative input devices

Browser Compatibility

Our platform is tested for accessibility in the following browsers:

Known Limitations

While we strive for accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

• Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
• Older PDF documents may lack proper structure
• Complex data visualizations may require additional descriptions

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of our platform.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AppDeck. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of AppDeck relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript (with progressive enhancement)

Assessment and Remediation

We regularly assess our platform's accessibility through:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Third-party accessibility audits

Legal

This accessibility statement is aligned with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• European Accessibility Act (EAA)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)