Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

The American Institute of Applied AI (AIAAI) 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance or ability.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA, and AAA). We have chosen Level AA as our target for this website.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation and Structure

• Consistent navigation across all pages
• Skip-to-content links for keyboard users
• Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• Breadcrumb navigation to indicate current location
• Clear, descriptive page titles
• Sitemap for alternative navigation

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background (minimum 4.5:1 ratio)
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Content does not rely solely on color to convey information
• Focus indicators visible for all interactive elements
• Responsive design that works on various devices and screen sizes

Content

• Alt text descriptions for meaningful images
• Clear, simple language where possible
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Tables include proper headers for data association
• Forms include labels associated with form controls

Interactive Elements

• All functionality available via keyboard
• No keyboard traps
• Form validation messages are clearly communicated
• Error messages identify the field in error and describe the problem
• Dropdown menus accessible via keyboard navigation

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to work with current versions of the following browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we are aware of some areas that may need improvement:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents.
• Some third-party content or applications embedded in our site may not meet our accessibility standards.
• Video content may not yet have complete audio descriptions (captions are provided).

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve the accessibility of our website.

Certification Accommodations

AIAAI and our authorized training partners are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the certification process. Accommodations may include:

• Extended testing time
• Alternative testing formats
• Accessible course materials
• Screen reader-compatible assessments
• Sign language interpreters
• Modified training environments

To request accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior to your scheduled training or assessment. We will work with you and your training partner to determine appropriate accommodations.

Feedback

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

When contacting us, please provide:

• 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 will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Assessment and Remediation

AIAAI assesses the accessibility of our website through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• User testing with individuals who use assistive technologies
• Third-party accessibility audits (periodic)

We address accessibility issues identified through these assessments according to their severity and impact on users.

Training and Awareness

To support our accessibility commitment, we:

• Provide accessibility training to web developers and content creators
• Include accessibility requirements in our design and development standards
• Require our training partners to meet accessibility standards
• Stay informed about evolving accessibility standards and best practices

Technical Specifications

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

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

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

Formal Complaints

If you believe that AIAAI has not responded adequately to your accessibility concern, you may file a formal complaint:

1. Internal Resolution: Contact our Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility@aiaai.org with details of your concern. We will investigate and respond within 10 business days.
2. Executive Review: If you are not satisfied with the initial response, you may request an executive review by contacting governance@aiaai.org.
3. External Resources: You may also contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education for additional assistance.

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing commitment, not a one-time effort. We regularly:

• Review and update our accessibility practices
• Monitor new accessibility standards and guidelines
• Incorporate accessibility into new feature development
• Respond to user feedback to improve accessibility

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit:

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• ADA.gov - Americans with Disabilities Act
• Section508.gov

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on January 1, 2025.