Inclusive Design

Accessibility Statement

ARK Platforms is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, regardless of ability or technology used.

Our Commitment

Making our digital presence accessible to all

ARK Platforms is committed to ensuring that our website, applications, and digital services are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. We believe accessibility is a fundamental right and integral to providing excellent user experience.

Standards and Compliance

WCAG 2.1 Level AA

Our digital properties are designed and maintained to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). This ensures our content is:

Perceivable

Content is presented in ways that can be perceived by all users through various senses and devices.

Operable

All functionality is available from a keyboard and navigation is predictable and logical.

Understandable

Text is readable, pages operate in predictable ways, and users are helped to avoid mistakes.

Robust

Content works with current and future technologies, including assistive devices.

Accessibility Features

What we've implemented

Semantic HTML markup for screen reader compatibility
Keyboard navigation throughout the entire website
Color contrast ratios that meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
Alternative text descriptions for all images and graphics
Properly labeled form inputs and error messages
Resizable text without loss of functionality
Captions and transcripts for video and audio content
Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Logical heading hierarchy and document structure
Accessible PDF documents with proper tagging

Assistive Technology Support

Compatible with common tools

Our website has been tested for compatibility with popular assistive technologies:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Voice control software
Magnification tools
Speech-to-text applications
Browser extensions for accessibility

Known Issues

We're continuously improving

While we strive for full accessibility, some third-party content or older embedded materials may not fully comply with WCAG 2.1 standards. We're actively working to remediate these issues. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know.

Report an Accessibility Issue

Help us improve accessibility

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility team.

Report an Issue