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Accessibility Statement

WorkSafely SMB 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.

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Level AA: WorkSafely SMB partially conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. Partially conforming means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Section 508: We strive to meet Section 508 standards for federal agencies.
ADA Compliance: We aim to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accessibility Features

Visual Adjustments

  • • Adjustable text size (4 levels)
  • • High contrast mode
  • • Adjustable text spacing
  • • Dyslexia-friendly font option
  • • Clear focus indicators

Navigation

  • • Skip navigation links
  • • Keyboard-only navigation
  • • Clear page structure
  • • Descriptive link text
  • • Consistent navigation

Screen Readers

  • • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Semantic HTML structure
  • • Form labels and instructions
  • • Error identification

Content

  • • Clear, simple language
  • • Logical content structure
  • • Descriptive headings
  • • Sufficient color contrast
  • • No seizure-inducing content

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

  • Tab - Navigate forward
  • Shift + Tab - Navigate backward
  • Enter - Activate links/buttons
  • Escape - Close modals/menus

Accessibility Controls

  • Alt + A - Open accessibility menu
  • Alt + C - Toggle high contrast
  • Alt + D - Toggle dyslexia font
  • Alt + R - Reset all settings

How to Use Our Accessibility Features

  1. Accessibility Toolbar: Look for the blue accessibility icon in the bottom-right corner of any page. Click it to open the accessibility controls.
  2. Adjust Text Size: Use the A-, A, A+, and A++ buttons to decrease or increase text size across the entire website.
  3. Enable High Contrast: Toggle the high contrast mode for better visibility if you have low vision or color blindness.
  4. Increase Text Spacing: Choose wider or wider spacing options to improve readability, especially helpful for dyslexia.
  5. Dyslexia Font: Enable the dyslexia-friendly font (Lexend) which is designed to improve reading speed and comprehension.

Known Accessibility Issues

We are actively working to address the following known issues:

  • • Some complex data tables may not be fully accessible with screen readers
  • • PDF documents may not all be tagged for accessibility
  • • Some video content may lack captions
  • • Certain interactive charts may need keyboard navigation improvements

Expected resolution: We aim to address these issues by Q2 2025.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of WorkSafely SMB. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email

accessibility@worksafelysmb.com

We typically respond within 2 business days

Phone

1-800-SAFE-SMB (1-800-723-3762)

Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of WorkSafely SMB relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • • HTML5
  • • WAI-ARIA
  • • CSS3
  • • JavaScript (with fallbacks)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment & Testing

WorkSafely SMB accessibility is assessed through:

  • • Automated testing using axe DevTools and WAVE
  • • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • • Screen reader testing with NVDA and JAWS
  • • Color contrast analysis
  • • User testing with people with disabilities

Last assessment: December 2024
Next scheduled assessment: March 2025

Legal & Compliance

This statement was created on January 15, 2025 and last updated on January 15, 2025. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.