Accessibility

Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT)

RoboBuddy13 Academy v6.7 • WCAG 2.1 Level AA / Section 508 • February 2025

Summary: RoboBuddy13 Academy is committed to digital accessibility for all users. This VPAT documents conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

1. Accessibility Features

High Contrast Mode — Toggle via AccessibilityPanel; enhanced contrast colors
Font Scaling — Adjustable 75%–200% with persistent preference
Reduced Motion — Honors system prefers-reduced-motion and manual toggle
Keyboard Navigation — Full keyboard support with visible focus indicators
Skip Navigation — SkipLinks component for bypassing header and navigation
Focus Management — FocusTrap for modals; focus restoration on close
Screen Reader Support — Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, live regions, sr-only utility

2. WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Perceivable

Criterion	Level	Status	Notes
1.1.1 Non-text Content	A	Supports	All images include alt text; decorative use empty alt
1.2.1 Audio/Video-only	A	Supports	Text alternatives provided
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)	A	Partial	Player supports captions; content pipeline in progress
1.2.3 Audio Description	A	Partial	Descriptive text alongside video assets
1.2.4 Captions (Live)	AA	N/A	No live audio/video content
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)	AA	Partial	Alt text and descriptions provided
1.3.1 Info and Relationships	A	Supports	Semantic HTML, ARIA roles, heading hierarchy
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence	A	Supports	DOM order matches visual order
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics	A	Supports	Instructions don’t rely solely on color/shape
1.3.4 Orientation	AA	Supports	Responsive portrait + landscape
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose	AA	Supports	Appropriate autocomplete and labels
1.4.1 Use of Color	A	Supports	Color not sole conveyor of information
1.4.2 Audio Control	A	Supports	All audio/video has user controls
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	AA	Supports	High contrast mode; default meets 4.5:1
1.4.4 Resize Text	AA	Supports	Font scaling 75%–200%
1.4.5 Images of Text	AA	Supports	Real text used throughout
1.4.10 Reflow	AA	Supports	Content reflows at 320px width
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast	AA	Supports	UI components meet 3:1 ratio
1.4.12 Text Spacing	AA	Supports	Custom text spacing preserved
1.4.13 Content on Hover/Focus	AA	Supports	Tooltips dismissible and hoverable

3. WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Operable

Criterion	Level	Status	Notes
2.1.1 Keyboard	A	Supports	All functionality via keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap	A	Supports	FocusTrap with Escape exit
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts	A	Supports	No single-character shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable	A	Supports	No time limits; quiz timers optional
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide	A	Supports	Animations pauseable via reduced motion
2.3.1 Three Flashes	A	Supports	No content flashes >3×/sec
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks	A	Supports	SkipLinks component
2.4.2 Page Titled	A	Supports	Descriptive page titles
2.4.3 Focus Order	A	Supports	Logical tab order
2.4.4 Link Purpose	A	Supports	Descriptive text or ARIA labels
2.4.5 Multiple Ways	AA	Supports	Nav tabs, search, library browser
2.4.6 Headings and Labels	AA	Supports	Headings describe topic/purpose
2.4.7 Focus Visible	AA	Supports	2px indigo ring focus indicator
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures	A	Supports	No multipoint gestures required
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation	A	Supports	Actions on click/release
2.5.3 Label in Name	A	Supports	Visible labels match accessible names
2.5.4 Motion Actuation	A	N/A	No motion-based inputs

4. WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Understandable

Criterion	Level	Status	Notes
3.1.1 Language of Page	A	Supports	HTML lang="en"
3.1.2 Language of Parts	AA	Supports	Multi-language content uses lang attributes
3.2.1 On Focus	A	Supports	No context changes on focus
3.2.2 On Input	A	Supports	No unexpected context changes
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation	AA	Supports	Consistent nav across all views
3.2.4 Consistent Identification	AA	Supports	Same function = same identification
3.3.1 Error Identification	A	Supports	Errors described in text
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions	A	Supports	All fields have labels
3.3.3 Error Suggestion	AA	Supports	Messages suggest corrections
3.3.4 Error Prevention	AA	Supports	Destructive actions require confirmation

5. WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Robust

Criterion	Level	Status	Notes
4.1.1 Parsing	A	Supports	Valid HTML from React JSX
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value	A	Supports	ARIA for custom components
4.1.3 Status Messages	AA	Supports	aria-live regions for status

6. Section 508 Compliance

The revised Section 508 incorporates WCAG 2.0 Level AA by reference. RoboBuddy13’s WCAG 2.1 AA conformance meets and exceeds Section 508 requirements.

Requirement	Status	Notes
E205 Electronic Content	Supports	All web content meets WCAG 2.1 AA
E206 Hardware	N/A	Web application only
E207 Software	Supports	Standard web technologies
E501 Interoperability with AT	Supports	Compatible with NVDA, VoiceOver, JAWS
E502 Accessibility Services	Supports	Platform APIs via semantic HTML

7. Supported Assistive Technologies

Technology	Platform	Status
NVDA	Windows	Tested
JAWS	Windows	Compatible
VoiceOver	macOS / iOS	Compatible
TalkBack	Android	Compatible
Windows Magnifier	Windows	Tested
macOS Zoom	macOS	Compatible
High Contrast Mode	Windows / Custom	Supported
Keyboard-only Navigation	All	Fully Supported
Switch Access	All	Compatible

8. Known Limitations

Complex Infographics — Some dynamically generated infographics may have limited alt text; text alternatives provided
Third-party Video Captions — Caption availability depends on content pipeline; infrastructure in place
PDF Export — Generated reports may require additional PDF/UA remediation

9. Remediation Plan

Item	Timeline	Priority
Complete video caption pipeline	Q2 2025	High
PDF/UA conformance for exports	Q3 2025	Medium
Automated accessibility CI testing (axe-core)	Q2 2025	High
Annual third-party accessibility audit	Q4 2025	High

Contact

For accessibility questions, issues, or accommodation requests, submit via the platform’s Safe Haven support system or contact your district administrator.