Accessibility

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that our API Marketplace is accessible to people with disabilities, in compliance with applicable accessibility standards, regulations, and laws. We are committed to making our API Marketplace accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, vendors, contractors, and customers who interact with our API Marketplace. It covers all aspects of our API Marketplace, including the website, mobile applications, and all APIs and associated documentation.

Accessibility Standards

Our API Marketplace adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide a framework for making web content accessible to people with disabilities, including those who are blind, have low vision, are deaf or hard of hearing, or have mobility or cognitive disabilities.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Our API Marketplace follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines are organized into three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. For the API Marketplace, Level AA is required. This includes:

  • Perceivable:

    • Provide text alternatives for non-text content such as images, videos, and audio files.
    • Provide captions and transcripts for videos and audio files.
    • Color contrast is sufficient for text and other visual elements.
    • Content is structured and presented in a logical and meaningful order.

  • Operable

    • Users can navigate the platform using a keyboard.
    • Provide clear and consistent navigation mechanisms.
    • Provide a mechanism to pause or stop any moving, blinking, or scrolling content.
    • Provide sufficient time for users to read and use the content.

  • Understandable:

    • Content is written in clear and simple language.
    • Provide instructions that are easy to understand and follow.
    • Provide feedback to users when they complete a task or submit a form.

  • Robust:

    • Our platform is compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice recognition software.
    • The platform uses standard web technologies.

Accessibility Features:

  • We have implemented the following accessibility features to make our API Marketplace more accessible:
  • Alternative text descriptions for images and other non-text content: We provide alternative text descriptions for all images and other non-text content to ensure that users with visual impairments can understand the content.
  • Descriptive links and headings: We use descriptive link text and headings to provide context and facilitate navigation for users with visual and cognitive impairments.
  • Keyboard accessibility for all functionality: We ensure that all functionality can be accessed using only a keyboard, as some users may not be able to use a mouse or other pointing device.
  • Compatibility with assistive technology: We ensure that our API Marketplace is compatible with assistive technology, such as screen readers and voice recognition software.
  • Consistent and predictable navigation: We provide consistent and predictable navigation throughout our API Marketplace to ensure that users can easily find the content they need.

Accessibility Testing

  • We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our API Marketplace. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We will respond to all feedback within [insert timeframe] and work to address any issues as quickly as possible.

Accessibility Training

  • We provide accessibility training to our employees and contractors to ensure they understand and follow our accessibility policies and procedures. This training includes information on how to design, develop, and test accessible APIs, as well as how to communicate effectively with users who have disabilities.

Exceptions

  • If we are unable to provide accessibility for a specific API, we will provide an explanation and alternative methods for accessing the information. We will also work to find a solution that meets the needs of the user and is consistent with our commitment to accessibility.

Accessibility Policy Review

  • We will review and update our accessibility policy regularly to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards and to reflect any changes in our API Marketplace. 
  • We will also review and update our accessibility features and testing methods as needed to ensure that our API Marketplace remains accessible to all users.

Accessibility Policy Approval

  • This accessibility policy has been reviewed and approved by the DigitalAPICraft team. We are committed to maintaining the accessibility of our API Marketplace and ensuring that all users can access and use our services and products.