Accessibility Statement

ANVIL is committed to making our training platform accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that AI-powered career transformation should be available to all, regardless of ability. This statement describes our accessibility efforts, known issues, and how to get help.

1. Our Commitment

ANVIL strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. WCAG 2.1 AA is the widely accepted standard for web accessibility, and meeting it means our platform should be usable by people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)
• Motor impairments (limited fine motor control, inability to use a mouse)
• Cognitive and learning disabilities (dyslexia, attention disorders, memory difficulties)

Accessibility is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing practice that we integrate into our design and development process.

2. What We Have Done

Here is what we have implemented to make ANVIL accessible:

Design and Visual

• Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). Done
• Responsive design: The site works on all screen sizes from 320px width and up, including mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. Done
• System fonts: We use your device's default system fonts, which respect your operating system's font size and accessibility settings. Done
• Reduced motion: Users who have enabled "Reduce Motion" in their operating system settings will see minimal or no animations. Done
• No color-only information: We do not convey information through color alone. Status indicators, selections, and errors use text labels and/or icons in addition to color. Done

Navigation and Interaction

• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (links, buttons, form fields, quiz options) are reachable and operable using the keyboard alone. Done
• Focus indicators: Visible focus outlines appear on interactive elements when navigating with a keyboard. Done
• Skip navigation link: A "Skip to content" link is available on the homepage for keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu. Done
• Touch targets: All buttons and interactive elements meet the minimum 44x44 pixel touch target size for mobile users. Done
• Logical tab order: The tab order follows the visual layout of the page. Done

Content and Semantics

• Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML elements (headings, lists, nav, main, footer) so screen readers can understand the page structure. Done
• Heading hierarchy: Pages use a logical heading structure (h1, h2, h3) without skipping levels. Done
• Form labels: All form inputs have associated labels that screen readers can announce. Done
• Language attribute: The page language is declared in the HTML lang attribute. Done
• Descriptive link text: Links describe their destination rather than using generic text like "click here." Done

3. Known Issues and Remediation

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to resolve them:

We are committed to resolving these issues. When new issues are identified, they will be added to this table with a target remediation date.

4. How to Report Issues

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on ANVIL, we want to know about it. Please contact us with:

• A description of the problem you experienced
• The page or feature where the issue occurred
• The assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader name and version, magnification software)
• Your browser and operating system
• Any steps to reproduce the issue

Contact us at:

ANVIL Accessibility
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Accessibility Issue"

We aim to respond to accessibility reports within 5 business days and to provide a fix or workaround within 30 days.

5. Alternative Formats

If you need any ANVIL content in an alternative format, we will do our best to accommodate your request. Available formats include:

• Plain text: Any page content can be provided as a plain text document.
• Large print: Documents can be provided in larger font sizes upon request.
• Screen reader-optimized: If our standard content does not work well with your screen reader, contact us and we will provide an optimized version.
• Phone walkthrough: If you cannot access the career quiz or other interactive features, contact us and we will walk you through the process over the phone.

To request an alternative format, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Alternative Format Request."

6. Assistive Technology Compatibility

ANVIL is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers: VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), TalkBack (Android)
• Voice control: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control (macOS/iOS)
• Magnification: ZoomText, built-in browser zoom (up to 400%)
• Switch devices: Compatible with standard switch access
• Keyboard-only navigation: Full keyboard operability without a mouse

If you are using assistive technology that does not work well with ANVIL, please let us know so we can investigate and improve compatibility.

7. Testing and Evaluation

Our accessibility efforts include:

• Automated testing: We use automated accessibility checking tools to catch common issues during development.
• Manual testing: We manually test with keyboard navigation and screen readers.
• Browser testing: We test across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on both desktop and mobile.
• Ongoing review: Accessibility is reviewed with each significant update to the platform.

8. Legal Compliance

ANVIL aims to comply with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Title III requirements for public accommodations
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Applicable if ANVIL receives federal funding through WIOA or other programs
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: The internationally recognized standard for web accessibility

If you are a WIOA-funded participant and encounter accessibility barriers that prevent you from participating in the program, contact us immediately and we will provide reasonable accommodations.

9. Continuous Improvement

ANVIL is a young platform and we are continuously improving. Our accessibility roadmap includes:

• Completing ARIA implementation for all interactive components (Q2 2026)
• Conducting a third-party accessibility audit (Q3 2026)
• Adding closed captions to any video content (when video content is created)
• Implementing a user preference system for font size, contrast, and animation settings
• Regularly training our team on accessibility best practices

10. Contact

For any accessibility questions, concerns, or feedback:

ANVIL Accessibility
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Accessibility"

We take accessibility seriously because ANVIL exists to help displaced workers -- and disability disproportionately affects the communities we serve. If something on our platform is not accessible, it is a bug and we will fix it.