Great Lakes AI Network is committed to making its website and digital assets accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We believe in creating an inclusive digital experience that allows everyone to access and engage with our content and services.
To achieve this, we are working with Accessiblü, an independent team of accessibility experts. Accessiblü provides comprehensive assessments, audits, and guidance to help us ensure our website and digital platforms comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and align with ADA and Section 508 standards. Their expertise helps us meet legal requirements and, more importantly, ensures that our digital presence is usable and welcoming for everyone.
Measures to support accessibility
Our Accessibility Efforts Include:
• Conducting thorough accessibility evaluations.
• Identifying and addressing accessibility barriers.
• Implementing best practices for inclusive design and development.
• Ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The guidelines define three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Great Lakes AI Solutions website strives to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA. We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements as we identify and address any conformance gaps.
Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
The Great Lakes AI Network website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Google Chrome with VoiceOver on macOS.
- Google Chrome with JAWS on Windows.
- Safari with VoiceOver on iOS.
- Google Chrome with Talkback on Android.
The Great Lakes AI Network website may not be compatible with:
- Browsers older than three major versions.
- Mobile operating systems older than three years.
Technical specifications
The accessibility of the Great Lakes AI Network website relies on the following technologies to work with the combination of web browsers and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your device:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
- WordPress (custom templates)
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Third-Party Limitations
We do our best to use third-party content that conforms to WCAG standards. However, there may be pages that contain content that is outside of our control.
Assessment approach
We assess the accessibility of the Great Lakes AI Network website by utilizing the following approaches:
- Evaluation using automated scanning.
- Evaluation using assistive technology.
- Evaluation using manual assessment techniques.
The following laws and standards are being used for accessibility compliance:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) Level AA.
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for ICT.
- Best practices for desktop and mobile web accessibility.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website and digital assets. If you encounter any challenges or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:
- E-mail: jeff@GreatLakesAI.Solutions
We are committed to addressing your feedback and continuously improving accessibility. We strive to respond to feedback within two business days.