Inclusive by Design

Accessibility at Novio

We believe education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Here's how we make that happen.

Our Commitment

Education Without Barriers

At Novio, accessibility isn't an afterthought — it's a core principle. We are committed to ensuring that our platform, courses, and content are accessible to all learners, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Our accessibility efforts are ongoing. We regularly audit our platform, train our team, and iterate on feedback from our community to ensure continuous improvement.

Standards We Follow
  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance target
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • EN 301 549 (European standard)
  • ADA Title III compliance
  • ARIA Authoring Practices Guide
Built for Everyone

Accessibility Features

Here's what we've implemented across the platform to ensure an inclusive experience.

Keyboard Navigation

Every interactive element — buttons, links, menus, forms, and modals — is fully navigable using only a keyboard. Tab, Enter, Escape, and arrow keys work as expected.

Screen Reader Support

Our pages use semantic HTML5 elements and ARIA labels so screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver can accurately convey page structure and content.

Color Contrast

All text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text) to ensure readability in all conditions.

Alt Text & Descriptions

All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are hidden from assistive technology to reduce unnecessary noise.

Responsive Design

Content adapts to all screen sizes and works at 200% zoom without horizontal scrolling. Touch targets meet the recommended 44px minimum size.

Focus Indicators

Visible focus rings help keyboard and switch-device users track their position on the page. Focus order follows a logical top-to-bottom, left-to-right sequence.

Closed Captions

Video content includes accurate closed captions. We're working toward providing transcripts for all audio and video course materials.

Readable Typography

We use Inter, a highly legible typeface, with appropriate line heights and font sizes. Users can resize text up to 200% without loss of functionality.

Error Identification

Form errors are clearly identified with text descriptions and visual cues — not relying solely on color — so all users can understand and correct mistakes.

Compatibility

Tested With Assistive Technology

NVDA

Windows screen reader — tested with Firefox and Chrome

JAWS

Professional screen reader — tested with Chrome and Edge

VoiceOver

macOS and iOS native screen reader — tested with Safari

TalkBack

Android screen reader — tested with Chrome for Android

Transparency

Known Limitations

While we strive for full conformance, some areas are still being improved:

  • Some older course videos may not yet have closed captions — we're retroactively adding them on a rolling schedule.
  • Third-party embedded tools (e.g., code playgrounds) may not fully meet WCAG standards. We work with vendors to improve compatibility.
  • Complex interactive data visualizations in certain data science courses are being rebuilt with accessible alternatives.
  • PDF certificates are being updated to include proper tagging for screen readers.
Our Roadmap
Done
WCAG 2.1 AA audit completed for all core pages
Done
Keyboard navigation across entire platform
In Progress
Closed captions for all video courses
In Progress
Accessible code playground alternatives
Planned
WCAG 2.2 AAA conformance for key pages

Help Us Improve

Encountered a barrier? We want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make Novio better for everyone.

Report an Accessibility Issue