At Watermelon, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone who visits our website to access online learning resources. We have taken the following steps to ensure accessibility:
- Accessibility Guidelines: Our website complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that our content is accessible to a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.
- Compatibility Testing: We conduct regular compatibility testing across multiple browsers and devices to ensure a consistent and accessible experience for all users.
- Captioning and Transcripts: We provide closed captions and transcripts for our courses to assist users in accessing the information presented in multimedia formats. Machine-captioned subtitles available in several languages are also available on some of our courses.
- Video Settings: Users can customize video settings, such as playback speed and quality, to accommodate different preferences and accessibility needs. Keyboard shortcuts can be used to adjust various video settings.
- Search Filters: Our website offers search filters that allow users to narrow down search results based on specific criteria, improving accessibility to relevant content.
- Accessible Design: We have designed our website with accessibility in mind, including clear navigation, readable fonts, and adaptable layouts that can be easily accessed and understood by all users.
- Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for images and multimedia content to ensure that users with visual impairments can access and understand the information presented.
- Feedback and Support: We welcome feedback from users regarding the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at support@hiwatermelon.com
- Ongoing Accessibility Testing: We conduct regular accessibility testing and audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues promptly.
Watermelon is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website to ensure that all users can access and benefit from our online learning resources. We believe that accessibility is a fundamental aspect of providing an inclusive and equitable online experience.