Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

AltU is committed to ensuring that our platform is accessible to all learners, including people with disabilities. We believe that vocational training should be available to everyone, regardless of ability. We continually work to improve the accessibility of our website, learning platform, and VR training experiences to ensure we provide equal access and opportunity.

Standards We Follow

We strive to conform to the following accessibility standards:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility
• Section 508 — Compliance with the U.S. federal accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology
• ADA Title III — Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for places of public accommodation, as applied to digital services

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

Website & Learning Platform

• Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
• Keyboard navigation support throughout the platform
• ARIA labels and landmarks for screen reader compatibility
• Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for text)
• Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
• Alt text for all meaningful images and visual content
• Focus indicators for interactive elements
• Skip navigation links for efficient keyboard browsing

AI Tutor

• Text-based interface compatible with screen readers
• Voice input support via browser speech recognition
• Text-to-speech output for AI tutor responses
• Adjustable response length and complexity

Video Content

• Closed captions on all instructional videos
• Transcripts available for all audio and video content
• Adjustable playback speed controls

VR Training

• Seated mode options for users with mobility limitations
• Audio descriptions for key visual elements in VR environments
• Adjustable comfort settings (movement speed, field of view)
• Alternative 2D versions of VR content where feasible
• Motion sickness reduction features (teleport locomotion, vignetting)

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities, including:

• Extended time on assessments and certification practice exams
• Alternative formats for course materials (large print, audio, electronic text)
• Modified VR training experiences for physical limitations
• One-on-one support from accessibility coordinators
• Flexible scheduling and pacing accommodations

To request accommodations, contact our accessibility team during the enrollment process or at any time during your program.

Known Limitations

We are transparent about areas where we are still working to improve accessibility:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully screen-reader accessible — we are converting these to accessible formats on an ongoing basis
• Certain VR simulations have inherent visual requirements that cannot be fully replicated in alternative formats — we provide supplementary 2D materials in these cases
• Third-party content embedded in our platform may not meet our accessibility standards — we work with vendors to address gaps

Testing & Evaluation

We conduct regular accessibility testing using a combination of automated tools (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE), manual testing with assistive technologies (NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS), and feedback from users with disabilities. We perform accessibility audits quarterly and before major platform releases.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of AltU. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@altu.work
• Phone: (512) 555-0142 (ask for Accessibility Services)
• Mail: AltU Accessibility Team, 100 Innovation Way, Austin, TX 78701

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to resolve reported barriers within 10 business days where feasible.

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division.