♿ Accessibility Statement
USA Science Olympiad is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and providing an inclusive experience for all users.
🎯 Our Accessibility Commitment
USA Science Olympiad is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and comply with available standards and guidelines.
This website endeavors to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone.
✅ WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards across four main principles:
🔍 Perceivable
- • Alt text for all images
- • High contrast color ratios
- • Resizable text up to 200%
- • Audio and video captions
⌨️ Operable
- • Full keyboard navigation
- • No seizure-inducing content
- • Adequate time limits
- • Clear navigation aids
🧠 Understandable
- • Clear, simple language
- • Consistent navigation
- • Error identification
- • Predictable functionality
🛠️ Robust
- • Valid HTML markup
- • Screen reader compatibility
- • Future technology support
- • Semantic structure
🌟 Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements can be accessed using only a keyboard. Use Tab to navigate forward, Shift+Tab to navigate backward, and Enter or Space to activate links and buttons.
High Contrast & Color
We maintain high color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text) and never rely solely on color to convey information.
Screen Reader Support
Our site works with popular screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We use proper heading structure, landmark regions, and descriptive link text.
Resizable Text
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality. You can zoom in using your browser's zoom function (Ctrl/Cmd + Plus key).
Alternative Text
All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked appropriately so screen readers can skip them.
💻 Browser & Assistive Technology Support
🌐 Supported Browsers
🔊 Assistive Technologies
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Use these keyboard shortcuts to navigate our website more efficiently:
🔧 Known Issues & Improvements
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. Currently identified areas for improvement include:
⚠️ Areas We're Improving
- • Enhanced mobile accessibility features
- • Additional audio descriptions for complex graphics
- • Improved form validation messaging
- • Enhanced focus indicators for custom elements
🚀 Upcoming Features
- • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- • Dyslexia-friendly font options
- • Motion-reduced animations toggle
- • Voice navigation improvements
📞 Accessibility Support & Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
🏢 Accessibility Coordinator
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 1-800-USA-ACCESS
📬 Mail: USA Science Olympiad Accessibility Team
[Organization Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
⏱️ Response Time
We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days.
🆘 Urgent Issues
For urgent accessibility issues, please call our accessibility hotline.
🔗 Third-Party Content
Our website may include content from third-party providers. While we strive to ensure all content meets accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of:
Embedded videos from external platforms (we provide transcripts when possible)
PDF documents from external sources (we work to provide accessible alternatives)
Social media widgets and embedded content
Note: If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we will work to provide an accessible alternative.
✨ Our Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly audit our website, train our team, and implement improvements based on user feedback and evolving best practices. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive digital environment for everyone!
🔗 Accessibility Resources
Helpful resources for users with disabilities