Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment: Medical Yoga Academy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and providing an inclusive learning experience for all healthcare professionals.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and continuously work to exceed these requirements. Our platform is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and follows universal design principles.

Current Compliance Status

Level A: ✅ Fully Compliant
Level AA: ✅ 95% Compliant (ongoing improvements)
Level AAA: 🔄 Partially Compliant (enhancement in progress)

Accessibility Features

Navigation & Control

✓ Full keyboard navigation support
✓ Skip-to-content links
✓ Consistent navigation structure
✓ Focus indicators on interactive elements
✓ Logical tab order throughout pages
✓ No time limits on course content

Visual & Perception

✓ High contrast color ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
✓ Scalable text up to 200% without horizontal scroll
✓ Alternative text for all meaningful images
✓ Color is not the sole means of conveying information
✓ Resizable user interface elements
✓ Dark mode and high contrast options

Screen Reader Support

✓ Semantic HTML structure
✓ ARIA labels and descriptions
✓ Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
✓ Descriptive link text
✓ Table headers and data associations
✓ Form field labels and instructions

Media & Content

✓ Closed captions for all video content
✓ Audio descriptions for visual content
✓ Transcripts for audio and video materials
✓ Plain language and clear instructions
✓ Downloadable course materials in multiple formats
✓ Auto-playing content can be paused

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our platform is tested with and designed to work seamlessly with popular assistive technologies including:

Screen Readers
NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack

Voice Recognition
Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition

Keyboard Navigation
Switch devices, One-handed keyboards

Browser Tools
Built-in magnifiers, High contrast modes

Accessibility Testing & Monitoring

We regularly evaluate our platform using both automated tools and manual testing methods:

Automated Testing: WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse accessibility audits
Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader testing, color contrast verification
User Testing: Regular feedback sessions with users who rely on assistive technologies
Ongoing Monitoring: Monthly accessibility audits and quarterly comprehensive reviews

Known Accessibility Issues

We are transparent about current limitations and actively working to resolve them:

Some PDF course materials are being converted to more accessible formats
Interactive yoga pose demonstrations are being enhanced with detailed audio descriptions
Third-party embedded content is being evaluated and improved for accessibility

Expected completion: Q1 2026

Accessibility Support & Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing our content, please contact us immediately. We are committed to providing alternative access methods and resolving issues promptly.