Accessibility Policy

Effective Date: January 25, 2023

At The Business Hack, we are committed to making our Website accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We recognize the importance of digital accessibility and aim to provide an inclusive experience for all visitors by ensuring that our Website meets or exceeds the established accessibility standards. This Accessibility Policy outlines the steps we take to achieve and maintain accessibility, the measures we have implemented, and how users can contact us to report any accessibility issues or barriers.

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Business Hack is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access and engage with our Website and content. We believe in equal access to information and services for all users, and we continually strive to improve the accessibility of our digital content.

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which is the globally recognized standard for web accessibility. These guidelines were developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and define how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including those with vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments.

2. Accessibility Standards

Our goal is to make our Website compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which cover a wide range of accessibility requirements, including:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that can be perceived by all users, including those with visual or hearing impairments. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content (such as images and videos) and ensuring content is adaptable for different devices.

  • Operable: The interface and navigation must be operable by all users, including those with limited mobility. This includes ensuring the Website can be navigated via keyboard, allowing sufficient time for users to interact with content, and making sure that all functionalities are accessible through different input methods.

  • Understandable: The content and interface must be easy to understand and operate. This includes making text readable, predictable web page navigation, and providing clear instructions where necessary.

  • Robust: The content must be robust enough to be reliably interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers and magnification tools).

3. Accessibility Features

To help achieve our accessibility goals, The Business Hack has implemented the following features and functionalities across our Website:

3.1 Text Alternatives for Non-Text Content

We provide text alternatives (e.g., alt text) for all non-text content, including images, videos, and graphical elements, to ensure that users relying on screen readers or other assistive technologies can understand the meaning and purpose of these elements.

3.2 Keyboard Navigation

Our Website is fully navigable via keyboard, enabling users with mobility impairments to move through pages and interact with links, buttons, and forms without needing a mouse. All interactive elements are focusable, and keyboard navigation is structured in a logical order.

3.3 Screen Reader Compatibility

We design our Website to be compatible with commonly used screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. This includes ensuring that:

  • The structure of web pages is semantically correct, using appropriate HTML tags (e.g., headings, lists, and labels) to help screen readers convey information accurately.

  • Forms, buttons, and links are appropriately labeled to describe their purpose and function.

3.4 Color Contrast and Text Readability

We ensure that the color contrast between text and background elements meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements, making content more legible for users with visual impairments, including those with color blindness. Additionally, we offer scalable font sizes and avoid using color as the only means of conveying information.

3.5 Resizable Text and Responsive Design

Our Website is designed to be responsive, meaning it adjusts and adapts to various screen sizes and resolutions, including mobile devices. We also ensure that users can resize text up to 200% without losing content or functionality.

3.6 Avoiding Content That Causes Seizures

We avoid using content that flashes or flickers in a way that could trigger seizures or other adverse reactions for users with photosensitive epilepsy. We comply with WCAG guidelines to ensure that any animated content remains below the defined thresholds for flashing content.

4. Ongoing Testing and Monitoring

We understand that web accessibility is not a one-time effort but an ongoing commitment. To maintain the accessibility of our Website, we regularly test and monitor its performance using both automated tools and manual testing. This includes:

  • Conducting periodic accessibility audits using tools such as WAVE, Axe, and Lighthouse to identify and address potential issues.

  • Manual testing with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, to ensure that users with disabilities can effectively interact with our content.

  • Reviewing new content, features, and updates before they are deployed to ensure they meet accessibility requirements.

5. Third-Party Content

While The Business Hack strives to ensure that all content on our Website is accessible, some third-party content (e.g., embedded videos, social media widgets, or advertisements) may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 standards. We make every effort to work with third-party providers to encourage accessible practices and provide accessible alternatives whenever possible.

6. Feedback and Reporting Accessibility Issues

We are committed to continuous improvement in accessibility and welcome feedback from users who encounter difficulties accessing our content or using our services. If you experience any issues, barriers, or have suggestions for improving accessibility on our Website, please let us know. You can contact us using the following methods:

Email: info@thebusinesshack.com
Phone: (+1866) 957-7239
Mail:
The Business Hack
Merril Lynch Building
101 Hudson St, 21st Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07302
United States

When reporting an issue, please provide as much detail as possible, including:

  • The specific page or feature where you encountered the issue.

  • The nature of the problem (e.g., difficulty using a screen reader, inaccessible form, etc.).

  • The type of assistive technology or device you are using, if applicable.

We will respond to your inquiry within five business days and work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.