Section 508 & WCAG

Digital Accessibility

QECNet is committed to digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We design to the Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.

Accessibility StatementReport Accessibility Issue

Our Accessibility Commitment

We believe in creating inclusive digital experiences that are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or assistive technology used.

Section 508

U.S. Federal accessibility requirements

Design guideline

WCAG 2.1 AA

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Design guideline

ADA Title III

Americans with Disabilities Act

Reference

EN 301 549

European accessibility standard

Reference

AODA

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

Reference

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes comprehensive accessibility features designed to support users with diverse needs and assistive technologies.

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility with logical tab order and keyboard shortcuts.

  • Tab navigation support
  • Focus indicators
  • Skip navigation links
  • Keyboard shortcuts

Screen Reader Support

Designed to work with common screen readers and assistive technologies.

  • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • Semantic HTML structure
  • Alt text for images
  • Heading hierarchy

Audio & Visual Content

Accessible multimedia content with proper alternatives.

  • Captions for videos
  • Audio descriptions
  • Visual indicators
  • No auto-playing audio

Motor Accessibility

Designed for users with motor impairments and mobility devices.

  • Large click targets
  • Drag and drop alternatives
  • Timeout extensions
  • Click alternatives

WCAG 2.1 Conformance Levels

An overview of the WCAG 2.1 levels. Our design target is Level AA.

A

Level A

Essential accessibility features that provide basic access.

  • Images have appropriate alt text
  • Content is keyboard accessible
  • Page has proper headings
  • Links have descriptive text
AA

Level AA

Enhanced accessibility removing significant barriers.

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios
  • Text can resize to 200%
  • No seizure-inducing content
  • Multiple navigation methods
AAA

Level AAA

Highest level of accessibility for specialized needs.

  • Enhanced contrast ratios
  • No background audio
  • Sign language interpretation
  • Context-sensitive help

Assistive Technology Support

Our platform is designed to work with a wide range of assistive technologies and adaptive devices.

Screen Readers

JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

Input Devices

Switch navigation, Eye tracking

Mobile Access

iOS/Android accessibility

Voice Control

Dragon, Voice Access

Accessibility Testing Approach

Automated Checks

Automated checks with tools such as axe, WAVE, and Lighthouse

Manual Checks

Checks with screen readers and keyboard navigation

User Feedback

We welcome feedback from users of assistive technologies

Accessibility Statement

QECNet is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We design this website with the goal of meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 guidelines, and we work to address reported accessibility issues.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility team. We are committed to providing equal access and will work to address any issues promptly.

Last updated: December 2024

Accessibility Support

Need help accessing our website or have feedback about accessibility? Please contact us.

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