Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment to Accessibility
TradeitUp is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including apprentices, employers, TAFE staff, and administrators with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to our apprenticeship management platform, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our platform is accessible to all users.
Standards Compliance
TradeitUp aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA standard. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.
Our platform is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and follows best practices for accessible web development.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Semantic HTML markup for proper document structure
- Keyboard navigation support throughout the platform
- Proper heading hierarchy for screen reader users
- Alternative text for all meaningful images and icons
- ARIA labels and landmarks for enhanced screen reader support
- Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
- Responsive design that works across different devices and screen sizes
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Form labels and error messages properly associated with form controls
- Skip navigation links for efficient page navigation
Assistive Technology Compatibility
TradeitUp is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser zoom functionality (up to 200%)
We test our platform regularly with modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, in combination with commonly used assistive technologies.
Known Limitations and Issues
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address the following known issues:
- Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible - we are working to remediate these
- Certain third-party integrations may have accessibility limitations
- Some complex data visualizations are being enhanced for better screen reader support
We are committed to resolving these issues and welcome your feedback on any accessibility barriers you encounter.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of TradeitUp. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Accessibility Team Contact
Email:
Response Time: We aim to respond to all accessibility inquiries within 2 business days
When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:
- The page or feature where you encountered the issue
- A description of the problem
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your browser and operating system
Full Compliance Documentation
For detailed information about our accessibility compliance, including our WCAG 2.2 conformance status and accessibility audit results, please visit our:
View Full Compliance DocumentationOngoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:
- Conduct accessibility audits and testing
- Train our development team on accessibility best practices
- Review and update our platform based on user feedback
- Monitor changes to accessibility standards and guidelines
- Engage with users who rely on assistive technologies
This statement will be updated as we make improvements to our platform's accessibility.
This accessibility statement applies to the TradeitUp platform (tradeitup.app). We are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience for all users and will continue to enhance our platform's accessibility.