the leadership collective accessibility document

1  Commitment to Accessibility

At The Leadership Collective, we are committed to making our products, services, and digital content accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. We believe in promoting inclusivity and removing barriers for all users.

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2  Legal Compliance

We recognize the importance of complying with accessibility laws and regulations, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Ensuring equal access to public accommodations.
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): Providing guidelines for creating accessible web content.‍
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Requiring federal agencies to make electronic and information technology accessible.

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3  Our Approach

We follow these principles to enhance accessibility:

• Universal Design: We design with accessibility in mind from the start.
• User Testing: We involve users with disabilities in testing our products.‍
• Continuous Improvement: We regularly assess and improve our accessibility practices.

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4  Web Accessibility

Our website adheres to the following guidelines:

• HTML Format: We prioritize publishing content in HTML format to support custom browser settings.
• Clear Language: We use simple language to ensure understanding by all users.
• Document Structure: We maintain a simple document structure with meaningful titles, short sentences, and sans serif fonts.
• Link Descriptions: All links have clear descriptions, even when read out of context.‍
• Images and Charts: We provide alternative text for visual content.

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5  Non-HTML Documents

For non-HTML documents (e.g., PDFs), we take the following steps:

• PDF/A Format: We create PDF/A files for archiving purposes.
• Avoidance of Complex Layouts: We use single continuous columns of text and avoid complex layouts.‍
• Accessible Tables: Tables are used only for data, and we avoid splitting or merging cells.