Accessibility

Our commitment to making Research Tools Suite accessible to everyone

Our Commitment

The Research Tools Suite is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and functionality for all users.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
Hearing impairments (deafness, hearing loss)
Motor impairments (limited fine motor control, missing limbs)
Cognitive impairments (learning disabilities, memory impairments)

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility with logical tab order and visible focus indicators

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML and ARIA labels for assistive technology compatibility

Color & Contrast

High contrast ratios and information not conveyed by color alone

Scalable Text

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

Responsive Design

Works across all devices with touch-friendly interface elements

Flexible Timing

No time limits on critical functions and user-controlled content

Ongoing Improvement: Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly audit our platform, gather user feedback, and implement improvements to enhance the experience for all users, particularly those using assistive technologies.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our platform has been tested with various assistive technologies, including:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Voice recognition software
Screen magnification tools
Alternative keyboards and pointing devices

Browser Requirements

For the best accessible experience, we recommend using recent versions of:

Google Chrome (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Safari (latest version)
Microsoft Edge (latest version)

JavaScript should be enabled for full functionality, though core content remains accessible without it.

Known Issues

We are actively working to address the following accessibility challenges:

Some complex data visualizations may have limited screen reader support
PDF documents from external sources may not meet accessibility standards
Third-party embedded content may have varying levels of accessibility

Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Research Tools Suite. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Describe the specific issue you encountered
Include the page URL where the issue occurred
Mention the assistive technology you were using
Specify your browser and operating system

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our site in an alternative format, such as accessible PDF, large print, or audio format, please contact us. We will work to provide the information in the format that best serves your needs within a reasonable timeframe.

For accessibility support, contact us at: help@scilink.me

Last updated: October 10, 2025