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Accessibility

ACCESSIBILITY

Inclusive Design for Everyone

Last Updated: December 15, 2023
SABILS 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.

OUR COMMITMENT

At SABILS, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

VISUAL ACCESSIBILITY

High contrast, scalable text, and screen reader compatibility

COGNITIVE SUPPORT

Clear navigation, consistent layout, and helpful error messages

MOTOR ACCESSIBILITY

Keyboard navigation and large clickable areas

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance

Perceivable

  • Text alternatives for images
  • Captions for videos
  • Sufficient color contrast
  • Resizable text up to 200%

Operable

  • Keyboard accessible
  • No seizure-inducing content
  • Sufficient time limits
  • Clear navigation

Understandable

  • Readable text
  • Predictable functionality
  • Input assistance
  • Error identification

Robust

  • Compatible with assistive technologies
  • Valid HTML markup
  • Future-proof design
  • Cross-platform support

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES

Visual Accessibility

High Contrast Design

Color combinations meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)

Scalable Text

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

Alternative Text

All images include descriptive alt text for screen readers

Focus Indicators

Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Navigation & Interaction

Keyboard Navigation

Full site functionality available via keyboard

Skip Links

Skip to main content links for efficient navigation

Consistent Layout

Predictable page structure and navigation patterns

Clear Headings

Logical heading structure for screen reader navigation

Forms & Input

Form Labels

All form fields have clear, descriptive labels

Error Messages

Clear, specific error messages with correction guidance

Required Fields

Required form fields are clearly marked

Input Assistance

Help text and format examples provided

Technical Implementation

Semantic HTML

Proper HTML structure and ARIA labels

Screen Reader Support

Compatible with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

Mobile Accessibility

Touch-friendly design with adequate target sizes

Browser Compatibility

Works across modern browsers and assistive technologies

SUPPORTED ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

SCREEN READERS

  • JAWS
  • NVDA
  • VoiceOver
  • TalkBack

VOICE CONTROL

  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Voice Control (iOS/macOS)
  • Voice Access (Android)
  • Windows Speech Recognition

MAGNIFICATION

  • ZoomText
  • MAGic
  • Built-in browser zoom
  • Operating system magnifiers

ALTERNATIVE INPUT

  • Switch devices
  • Eye-tracking systems
  • Head pointers
  • Keyboard alternatives

TESTING & VALIDATION

We regularly test our website to ensure accessibility compliance:

Automated Testing

WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluator

Regular automated scans for accessibility issues

axe DevTools

Integrated accessibility testing in development

Lighthouse Accessibility Audit

Google's accessibility scoring and recommendations

Manual Testing

Screen Reader Testing

Regular testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver

Keyboard Navigation

Complete site navigation using only keyboard

User Testing

Testing with users who have disabilities

KNOWN ISSUES & LIMITATIONS

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently known issues include:

Third-Party Content

Some embedded content from third parties may not meet our accessibility standards. We are working with vendors to address these issues.

Legacy Browser Support

Some accessibility features may not work optimally in older browsers. We recommend using current versions of major browsers.

Complex Interactions

Some advanced interactive features are being enhanced for better accessibility support.

FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know:

Report Accessibility Issues

accessibility@sabils.com

1-800-SABILS (Accessibility Line)

What to Include

  • Description of the accessibility barrier
  • Page URL where the issue occurred
  • Browser and assistive technology used
  • Your contact information (optional)
  • Suggested improvements (if any)

Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work to address issues as quickly as possible. For urgent accessibility needs, please call our accessibility line.

ONGOING EFFORTS

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. Our current initiatives include:

Staff Training

Regular accessibility training for all team members

Design System Updates

Incorporating accessibility into our design components

User Research

Ongoing research with users who have disabilities

Third-Party Audits

Regular professional accessibility audits

Technology Updates

Staying current with accessibility best practices

Community Engagement

Active participation in accessibility communities

ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT

For accessibility-related questions, feedback, or assistance:

EMAIL

accessibility@sabils.com

PHONE

1-800-SABILS

TTY: 1-800-SABILS-TTY

MAIL

SABILS Accessibility Team
123 Performance Ave
Boston, MA 02101