The Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) is committed to ensuring that the website is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to make our website user-friendly and inclusive for all individuals.
Accessibility Features
Here are some of the accessibility features we have implemented on our website. Please keep in mind that we continually strive to implement improvements on our site to ensure accessibility, so some of these features may be continually developing:
- Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for non-decorative images on the website to ensure that users can navigate and understand the content with screen readers and /or other tools.
- Keyboard Navigation: Users can navigate the site using only a keyboard, allowing users who cannot operate a mouse to access features and content.
- Clear Language: We use clear and concise language throughout our website to enhance comprehension for users with cognitive disabilities or those who use screen readers.
- Semantic HTML: We structure our web pages using semantic HTML to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies and to facilitate navigation for all users.
- Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to improve readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using browser controls.
Feedback and Support
Our team is continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at info@vacert.org. We value your feedback in making the site accessible to all users!
Third-Party Content
While we strive to make our own content accessible, we may occasionally feature third-party content or services on our website. We encourage these third parties to provide accessible content, but we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external resources.
Accessibility Tools
To enhance accessibility on our website, we recommend utilizing the following tools and technologies:
- Screen reader, such as (but not limited to) NVDA or VoiceOver
- Keyboard navigation shortcuts
- Compatible browsers, such as Google Chrome and Firefox
Thank you for visiting the VACC site. We are committed to providing an accessible online experience for all users, and we appreciate your support in achieving this goal.