Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: June 2, 2026

Forge Awareness is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to making our website and services accessible to everyone. We continually strive to improve the user experience for all visitors and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Standards and Compliance

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. Our efforts include:

• Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
• Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
• Sufficient color contrast for readability
• Alt text for images and visual content
• Captions and transcripts for video content
• Responsive design for mobile accessibility
• Focus indicators and ARIA labels where appropriate
• Form labels and error messages clearly associated with inputs

Accessibility Features

The Forge Awareness platform includes:

• Dark mode to reduce eye strain
• Keyboard navigation (Tab to navigate, Enter/Space to activate)
• Screen reader support
• Printable/downloadable content for flexible consumption
• Adjustable text sizing through browser settings
• Skip-to-content links on pages

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may not fully meet accessibility standards:

• Embedded third-party content (videos, plugins) may have varying accessibility
• PDF documents may have accessibility limitations
• Some downloadable templates may require further optimization
• Complex interactive features may need enhancement

We are actively working to improve accessibility across all content and features.

Assistive Technology Support

We support common assistive technologies including:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Voice control software
• Switch control devices
• Text enlargement tools
• Browser-based accessibility extensions

If you experience issues with specific assistive technology, please let us know.

Materials Accessibility

For downloaded materials (templates, posters, courses):

• We recommend reviewing for accessibility before internal distribution
• Many templates can be customized for better accessibility
• PDFs should be tested with screen readers before use
• Contact us if you need accessible versions of specific materials

Feedback and Improvements

We welcome feedback on accessibility. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. Your feedback helps us improve the experience for all users.

Third-Party Content

Some materials include third-party content. While we strive to ensure accessibility, we recommend reviewing all content for compliance with your specific accessibility requirements.