Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making education accessible for everyone

Accessibility for All

We believe education should be accessible to everyone. Our platform is designed with inclusivity at its core, ensuring all users can learn, teach, and collaborate effectively.

Our Commitment

Laravel is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to ensure our platform can be used by all students, teachers, and parents, regardless of ability.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we regularly review and update our platform to maintain and improve accessibility for all users.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Our platform fully supports keyboard navigation, allowing users to access all features without requiring a mouse.

  • Tab key navigation through all interactive elements
  • Logical tab order that follows visual layout
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • Skip navigation links for screen reader users
  • Escape key to close modals and dialogs

Visual Accessibility

Design choices that ensure content is perceivable and usable for users with visual impairments.

  • High contrast color schemes (WCAG AA compliant)
  • Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Clear visual indicators for focus states
  • Dark and light theme options
  • Color is not used as the only means of conveying information
  • Alternative text for all meaningful images and icons

Screen Reader Support

Optimized for popular screen readers to provide an equivalent experience for users who rely on assistive technology.

  • Semantic HTML markup for proper structure
  • ARIA labels and landmarks for navigation
  • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
  • Form labels clearly associated with inputs
  • Error messages announced and clearly identified
  • Dynamic content updates announced to screen readers

Content Accessibility

Content is structured and presented in ways that are easy to understand and navigate.

  • Clear and simple language throughout the platform
  • Structured content with proper headings and lists
  • Consistent navigation and page layouts
  • Captions and transcripts provided for video content when available
  • Documents available in accessible formats (HTML, PDF/UA)
  • Time limits can be adjusted or disabled when appropriate

Compatible Assistive Technologies

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

Screen Readers

  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)
  • Narrator (Windows)

Other Assistive Tools

  • Screen magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)
  • Speech recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
  • Alternative input devices (switch controls, eye-tracking)
  • Browser accessibility extensions

Known Limitations

While we work continuously to make our platform as accessible as possible, we acknowledge some current limitations that we are actively working to address:

  • Some third-party embedded content (videos, external widgets) may not be fully accessible
  • PDF documents uploaded by users may vary in accessibility depending on how they were created
  • Certain complex data visualizations may have limited screen reader support (text alternatives provided)
  • Some real-time collaborative features may have delayed updates for assistive technology users

We are actively working to address these limitations in future updates. If you encounter specific accessibility barriers, please report them using the contact information below.

Requesting Accommodations

If you need specific accommodations to use the platform effectively:

For Students

  • • Contact your institution's disability services office
  • • Request alternative formats for course materials from your teacher
  • • Inform your instructor of any specific needs

For All Users

  • • Reach out to our support team for technical assistance
  • • Request documentation in alternative formats
  • • Report accessibility barriers you encounter

Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Laravel. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have suggestions for improvement, or need assistance:

We typically respond to accessibility feedback within 3 business days and work to address issues as quickly as possible.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, not a one-time checklist. We regularly:

Conduct Accessibility Audits

Quarterly reviews by internal teams and external experts

Test with Assistive Technologies

Regular testing with screen readers and other AT

Gather User Feedback

Actively seek input from users with disabilities

Train Our Team

Ongoing education on accessibility best practices

Update Our Platform

Implement improvements based on evolving standards

Monitor Compliance

Track adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards

Last Accessibility Review

November 2025

Our next comprehensive accessibility audit is scheduled for March 2026