Accessibility Policy

Peerlinks committed to providing an inclusive and accessible platform for all users, including individuals with disabilities. This Accessibility Policy outlines our dedication to ensuring that our platform is accessible to everyone and provides guidelines for creating an inclusive environment.

1. Compliance with Standards: Peerlinks strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, which are recognized as the international standard for web accessibility. Our development team follows and working on these guidelines to ensure that our platform meets the necessary accessibility requirements.
2. Accessible Features: We have implemented several accessibility features to enhance the user experience for individuals with disabilities. These features include, but are not limited to:
   • Alternative text for images: We provide descriptive text alternatives for images, enabling users with visual impairments to understand the content.
   • Keyboard Accessibility: Our platform is designed to be fully operable via keyboard navigation, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to navigate seamlessly.
   • Captions and Transcripts: We provide captions and transcripts for videos and audio content, ensuring that users with hearing impairments can access the information.
   • Color Contrast: We maintain appropriate color contrast ratios to facilitate readability for users with visual impairments.
   • Screen Reader Compatibility: We aim to ensure compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies to assist users with visual impairments in accessing content.
3. User Control and Preferences: We understand that every user has unique accessibility preferences. Therefore, we strive to provide options that allow users to customize their experience according to their needs. These options may include font size adjustment, colour scheme customization, and other accessibility-related settings.
4. Ongoing Accessibility Efforts: We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our platform. Our development team regularly conducts audits and tests to identify and address accessibility issues. We also encourage users to provide feedback and report any accessibility barriers they encounter, as this helps us enhance the platform’s accessibility further.
5. Training and Awareness: We provide training to our employees and contractors involved in the platform’s development and maintenance. This training emphasizes the importance of accessibility and provides guidance on implementing accessible design and development practices.
6. Third-Party Accessibility: While we strive to ensure accessibility on our platform, we also collaborate with third-party services and applications. We encourage our partners and vendors to comply with accessibility standards and provide accessible solutions.
7. Contact Us: If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improving accessibility on Peerlinks, we encourage you to contact our support team. We will make every effort to address your concerns promptly.
8. Compliance: We are committed to complying with applicable accessibility laws and regulations. We regularly review our accessibility policies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving standards.

At Peerlinks, we believe that accessibility is fundamental to fostering an inclusive community and providing equal opportunities for all users. We are dedicated to making continuous improvements to our platform’s accessibility and welcome your feedback to help us achieve our accessibility goals.

For questions or concerns regarding this Accessibility Policy, please contact our support team at Contact Us.

Please note that this Accessibility Policy is intended to be a general guideline and may be subject to change based on the evolving needs and requirements of the Peerlinks platform.