Accessibility Compliance Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2025
Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Tufters.net (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for all visitors.

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to making our website accessible by:

Implementing WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for digital accessibility.
Ensuring that our content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
Providing assistive technology support for users with visual, auditory, and motor impairments.
Regularly reviewing and improving website accessibility features.

2. Accessibility Features

We have incorporated the following features to improve accessibility:

Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring all functionalities are accessible via keyboard.
Alternative Text (Alt Text): Providing text descriptions for images and non-text content.
Readable Fonts & Contrast: Using high-contrast color schemes and legible typography.
Screen Reader Compatibility: Optimizing content for screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
Adjustable Text Size: Allowing users to resize text without loss of functionality.
Video Captions & Transcripts: Providing closed captions and transcripts for multimedia content.

3. Third-Party Content & Accessibility

While we strive to make all areas of our website accessible, some third-party integrations (e.g., embedded videos, external links, affiliate content) may not be fully compliant. We encourage users to contact us if they encounter any accessibility issues with third-party content.

4. Ongoing Efforts & Improvements

We regularly assess our website to ensure continued accessibility compliance. This includes:

Periodic accessibility audits and testing.
User feedback implementation for improved accessibility.
Training our team on best accessibility practices.

5. Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any barriers to accessibility while using our website, we encourage you to report them to us. We will make every reasonable effort to resolve the issue promptly.

Email: contact@tufters.net
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Website Contact Form: [Insert Contact Form Link]

6. Future Updates

We may update this Accessibility Policy as needed to reflect improvements and compliance updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to this Accessibility Compliance Policy.