Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Access Path Innovations is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. As an organization dedicated to making higher education accessible, we hold our own digital presence to the same standard we advocate for others.
1. Our Commitment
We believe that accessibility is a design principle, not an afterthought. Our website strives 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 a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
2. Accessibility Features
Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:
Structure and Navigation
- Semantic HTML5 markup with proper heading hierarchy
- Consistent navigation structure across all pages
- Skip-to-content functionality via anchor-based navigation
- Descriptive page titles on all pages
- Language attribute set on the HTML element
Visual Design
- Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
- Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- Color is not used as the sole means of conveying information
- Sufficient color contrast ratios between text and background
Content
- Alt text provided for meaningful images
- Clear and descriptive link text
- Form inputs with associated labels
- Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Technical
- No content that flashes more than three times per second
- No automatic audio or video playback
- Site functions without JavaScript (static HTML content)
- Content Security Policy headers for security without blocking accessibility tools
3. Known Limitations
While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, we acknowledge the following areas where we are continuing to improve:
- Third-party content: Some third-party services we link to (Google Calendar, Instagram, LinkedIn) have their own accessibility practices that are outside our control
- External images: Some images loaded from third-party CDNs (Unsplash) may have limitations in our ability to provide fully detailed alt text
- Mobile navigation: We are working on improving the mobile navigation experience for screen reader users
4. Compatibility
Our Site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Our Site is designed to work with the following browsers:
- Google Chrome (latest two versions)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest two versions)
- Apple Safari (latest two versions)
- Microsoft Edge (latest two versions)
5. Standards and Guidelines
Our accessibility efforts are guided by:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- Section 508 — U.S. federal accessibility standards
- ADA Title III — Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for public accommodations
6. Feedback and Assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include:
- The web page URL where you encountered the issue
- A description of the problem
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your preferred method of contact
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues promptly.
7. Continuous Improvement
We view accessibility as an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website through:
- Regular accessibility reviews and testing
- Incorporating accessibility into our development process
- Training on accessibility best practices
- Monitoring and responding to user feedback
Accessibility is core to our mission. We advocate for accessible higher education, and we are committed to practicing what we preach in our own digital spaces. If our website isn't working for you, we want to know — and we want to fix it.