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Accessibility Policy

Accessibility is a critical part of our mission at Chess for Success.

This policy covers the use and function of this website, and was last updated on 15 November 2023.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. At the time of launch, this website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

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We try to respond to feedback within 2 to 4 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of 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.

Detailed Evaluation

Evaluation Date: November 15, 2023

Executive Summary

Overall the accessibility of the website meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA standards on the pages tested. Special care should be taken in the future to provide descriptive alt text and ensure the map functionality remains accessible.

Scope of the Evaluation

Website name: Chess for Success
Scope of the website: All web content of the public website of Chess for Success, located at https://www.chessforsuccess.org
WCAG Version: 2.1
Conformance target: AA

Detailed Audit Results

Reported on 50 of 50 WCAG 2.1 AA Success Criteria.

  • 39 Passed
  • 0 Failed
  • 0 Cannot tell
  • 11 Not present
  • 0 Not checked

All Results

1 Perceivable

1.1 Text Alternatives
Success Criterion Result Observations
1.1.1: Non-text Content
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.2 Time-based Media
Success Criterion Result Observations
1.2.1: Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.2.2: Captions (Prerecorded)
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.2.3: Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.2.4: Captions (Live)
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.2.5: Audio Description (Prerecorded)
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.3 Adaptable
Success Criterion Result Observations
1.3.1: Info and Relationships
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.3.2: Meaningful Sequence
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.3.3: Sensory Characteristics
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.3.4: Orientation
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.3.5: Identify Input Purpose
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4 Distinguishable
Success Criterion Result Observations
1.4.1: Use of Color
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.2: Audio Control
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum)
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.4: Resize text
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.5: Images of Text
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.10: Reflow
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.11: Non-text Contrast
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.12: Text Spacing
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
1.4.13: Content on Hover or Focus
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  

2 Operable

2.1 Keyboard Accessible
Success Criterion Result Observations
2.1.1: Keyboard
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.1.2: No Keyboard Trap
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.1.4: Character Key Shortcuts
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
2.2 Enough Time
Success Criterion Result Observations
2.2.1: Timing Adjustable
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
2.2.2: Pause, Stop, Hide
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
2.3 Seizures and Physical Reactions
Success Criterion Result Observations
2.3.1: Three Flashes or Below Threshold
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4 Navigable
Success Criterion Result Observations
2.4.1: Bypass Blocks
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.2: Page Titled
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.3: Focus Order
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.5: Multiple Ways
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.6: Headings and Labels
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.4.7: Focus Visible
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.5 Input Modalities
Success Criterion Result Observations
2.5.1: Pointer Gestures
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.5.2: Pointer Cancellation
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.5.3: Label in Name
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
2.5.4: Motion Actuation
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  

3 Understandable

3.1 Readable
Success Criterion Result Observations
3.1.1: Language of Page
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.1.2: Language of Parts
Entire sample

Result: Not present

  
3.2 Predictable
Success Criterion Result Observations
3.2.1: On Focus
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.2.2: On Input
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.2.3: Consistent Navigation
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.2.4: Consistent Identification
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.3 Input Assistance
Success Criterion Result Observations
3.3.1: Error Identification
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.3.2: Labels or Instructions
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.3.3: Error Suggestion
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
3.3.4: Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  

4 Robust

4.1 Compatible
Success Criterion Result Observations
4.1.1: Parsing
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
4.1.2: Name, Role, Value
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  
4.1.3: Status Messages
Entire sample

Result: Passed

  

Sample of Audited Web Pages

  1. Home - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/
  2. Programs - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/programs/
  3. Tournaments Calendar - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/attend/tournaments/
  4. 2024 Oregon State Championships - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/attend/tournaments/2024-state-championships
  5. Contact Us - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/contact-us
  6. Region 3 Details - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/attend/expectations/regions/3
  7. Finding success and focus through chess - https://www.chessforsuccess.org/news/success-stories/finding-success-and-focus-through-chess

Web Technology

HTML,CSS,WAI-ARIA,JavaScript,SVG

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