Accessibility

Committed to making digital literacy accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or disability.

Our Accessibility Commitment

At Digital Skills for All, we believe that digital literacy education should be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We're committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where all individuals can develop the skills and confidence to navigate the digital world.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website, resources, and learning materials to ensure they can be used by people with diverse abilities. Our goal is to exceed the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Inclusive by Design

Accessibility isn't an afterthought for us—it's built into everything we do. From our website design to our workshop materials, we consider the needs of learners with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities at every stage of development.

👁️ Visual Accessibility

Our website and materials are designed to be accessible for people with visual impairments:

  • High contrast color combinations (minimum 4.5:1 ratio)
  • Scalable text that works with screen magnifiers
  • Alternative text for all images and graphics
  • Clear, readable fonts in appropriate sizes
  • Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements

🔊 Audio Accessibility

We provide multiple ways to access our content for people with hearing impairments:

  • Closed captions on all video content
  • Transcripts for audio materials
  • Visual indicators for audio alerts
  • Text-based alternatives to audio-only content
  • Sign language interpretation available for workshops

⌨️ Motor Accessibility

Our digital resources work for people with limited motor control:

  • Full keyboard navigation support
  • Large, well-spaced clickable areas
  • No time limits on interactive content
  • Simple, consistent navigation patterns
  • Voice control compatibility

🧠 Cognitive Accessibility

We design our learning materials to be accessible for people with cognitive disabilities:

  • Clear, simple language and instructions
  • Consistent layout and navigation
  • Multiple ways to access the same information
  • Breaking complex tasks into smaller steps
  • Visual aids and examples to support text

Accessibility Standards We Follow

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WCAG 2.1 Level AA

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for inclusive web design

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Mobile Accessibility

Touch-friendly design and mobile screen reader support

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Plain Language

Clear, jargon-free communication for all reading levels

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Assistive Technology

Compatibility with screen readers, magnifiers, and other tools

Using Accessibility Features

🔍 Screen Magnification

Most devices have built-in screen magnifiers. On Windows, press Windows key and + to zoom in. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Zoom. On smartphones, use pinch-to-zoom gestures.

🗣️ Screen Readers

Screen readers like JAWS, NVDA (free), or VoiceOver (Mac) can read web content aloud. Our website is optimized to work seamlessly with these tools.

⌨️ Keyboard Navigation

Use Tab to move between elements, Enter to click, and arrow keys to navigate. Press Escape to close menus or pop-ups. Our site supports full keyboard access.

🎨 High Contrast

Most operating systems offer high contrast modes. Look in your accessibility settings to enable this feature for better visibility.

Help Us Improve

We're committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. If you encounter any barriers while using our website or resources, or if you have suggestions for how we can improve accessibility, we'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us serve all learners better.

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Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is a journey, not a destination. We regularly:

Last updated: November 2025