WCAG 2.2 AA Compliant

Accessibility at Mindsmith

We believe everyone deserves access to quality learning experiences. The learner experience in Mindsmith is built to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards, ensuring the courses you create are accessible to all learners.

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Our Commitment

Accessibility is not an afterthought

At Mindsmith, accessibility is woven into every decision we make. We've focused our WCAG 2.2 AA compliance efforts on the learner experience — the courses, interactions, and content your audience engages with.

We continuously audit the learner-facing experience against WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines and work with users who rely on assistive technologies to identify and address barriers.

While the authoring experience is not yet WCAG 2.2 AA compliant, improving its accessibility is an active priority on our roadmap.

What WCAG AA means

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA is the internationally recognized standard for digital accessibility. Meeting this standard means:

  • Content is perceivable by all users
  • Interface is operable via multiple input methods
  • Information is understandable and predictable
  • Content works with assistive technologies

Learner Experience Accessibility

Built for every learner

The learner-facing experience in Mindsmith includes comprehensive accessibility features, ensuring courses are usable by people of all abilities.

Full Keyboard Navigation

Learners can navigate courses using only a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse can fully engage with content.

Screen Reader Compatible

The learner experience works with popular screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, with proper ARIA labels throughout.

High Contrast Support

Text and UI elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios, and we support high contrast mode for users with low vision.

Focus Indicators

Clear, visible focus states help users track their position when navigating with keyboards or assistive technologies.

Semantic Structure

Proper heading hierarchy and semantic HTML ensure content is logically organized and easily navigable.

Media Alternatives

Support for captions, transcripts, and alt text ensures multimedia content is accessible to all learners.

WCAG 2.2 AA

The four principles of accessibility

Our platform is designed around the four core principles that define accessible digital experiences.

Perceivable

Information and user interface components are presented in ways that all users can perceive, regardless of sensory abilities.

  • Text alternatives for non-text content
  • Captions and alternatives for multimedia
  • Content adaptable to different presentations
  • Sufficient color contrast (4.5:1 minimum)

Operable

User interface components and navigation are operable by everyone, including those using assistive technologies.

  • All functionality available via keyboard
  • Sufficient time to read and interact
  • No content that causes seizures
  • Clear navigation and wayfinding

Understandable

Information and operation of the user interface is clear and predictable for all users.

  • Readable and understandable text
  • Predictable navigation and functionality
  • Input assistance and error prevention
  • Consistent identification of elements

Robust

Content is robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents and assistive technologies.

  • Compatible with current and future tools
  • Valid, well-formed markup
  • Proper name, role, and value for UI components
  • Status messages accessible to screen readers

Accessible Content

Create courses everyone can access

The courses you build with Mindsmith inherit our accessibility standards, ensuring your learners can engage with content regardless of ability.

Accessible Course Output

Courses created with Mindsmith automatically include accessibility features like proper heading structure, alt text prompts, and keyboard-navigable interactions.

SCORM Accessibility

Our SCORM packages maintain accessibility compliance when deployed to your LMS, preserving all accessibility features in the exported content.

Responsive Design

All content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels, ensuring learners can access courses on any device.

Reading Level Tools

AI-powered suggestions help authors write clear, understandable content that meets plain language guidelines.

Testing & Compliance

How we ensure compliance

1

Automated Testing

We use industry-leading automated tools to continuously scan our platform for accessibility issues, catching problems early in development.

2

Manual Audits

Regular manual audits by accessibility experts verify that our platform meets WCAG 2.2 AA standards and provides a quality experience.

3

User Testing

We work with users who rely on assistive technologies to test real-world scenarios and identify barriers that automated tools might miss.

4

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review and improve our platform based on new guidelines, user feedback, and evolving best practices.

Shared Responsibility

Accessibility is a shared effort

Accessibility is a shared responsibility between Mindsmith and the content creators who use our platform. We strive to be a platform that helps you be accessible by default — from semantic HTML output to built-in contrast checks and screen reader support.

Mindsmith provides tools, defaults, and guidance that support accessibility out of the box. However, certain user-created themes, custom color choices, or content decisions may not meet accessibility standards.

We encourage all creators to review their content for accessibility and take advantage of the built-in tools Mindsmith provides to ensure every learner can engage with your courses.

Report an Accessibility Issue

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have questions about how Mindsmith supports accessible content, we want to hear from you. Our team is dedicated to removing barriers and improving the experience for all users.

Email Accessibility Team

accessibility@mindsmith.ai

Questions or feedback?

We're committed to making Mindsmith accessible to everyone. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you.

Contact Us

accessibility@mindsmith.ai