In our ongoing effort to make digital content accessible to all users, we continually invest in our video player so our technology and offering will adhere to the latest accessibility standards.
By implementing these features and updates, we ensure a seamless and inclusive experience for everyone, including users with disabilities. Below, you will find an overview of the features and capabilities supported and links to the relevant standards and guidelines that we follow.
Adherence to WCAG and ARIA Standards
Our player fully complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) guidelines. These standards are critical in creating web content that is accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities.
- WCAG Standards: These guidelines provide a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally. For more details, you can refer to the WCAG Guidelines.
- ARIA Guidelines: ARIA defines a way to make web content and web applications more accessible to people with disabilities, especially those who rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies. More information can be found in the ARIA Authoring Practices.
What Our Player Supports
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Keyboard Navigation & Shortcuts:
- Our player allows for complete keyboard navigation. Users can now enjoy a full video experience without the need for a mouse, using intuitive keyboard shortcuts.
- This is particularly beneficial for users with motor impairments, ensuring they can control playback, volume, and other settings easily.
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Screen Reader Support:
- We’ve integrated robust support for popular screen readers such as NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac. This integration enables visually impaired users to navigate and interact with our content effectively.
- For more information on these tools, visit NVDA and VoiceOver.
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Color Contrast:
- Our player meets the level AA contrast ratio standards outlined by WCAG, ensuring that text is readable against background colors for users with visual impairments.
- Additionally, publishers have the flexibility to customize color schemes using custom CSS, allowing them to tailor the player’s appearance to their specific branding needs.
- For further details on color contrast requirements, see the WCAG Contrast Guidelines.
By adhering to these standards and continuously improving our player, we aim to create an inclusive environment where all users, regardless of their abilities, can access and enjoy our content. For more comprehensive information on web accessibility and guidelines, please visit the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative.
We are committed to maintaining these standards and look forward to your feedback as we strive to make our digital experience better for everyone.
If you have encountered any accessibility issues while using our player or have suggestions on how we can improve our offerings and make users’ experience more accessible, please share your feedback with us here.