Accessibility Statement
Developers Stack is committed to making education accessible to everyone. This statement explains our approach to digital accessibility and how we support all learners.
WCAG 2.1 Level A
Fully conformant
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Partially conformant
WCAG 2.1 Level AAA
Partially conformant
Our Commitment
Developers Stack believes that education should be universally accessible. We are committed to ensuring that our Platform — including all websites, mobile applications, course content, and associated services — is accessible to people with disabilities.
Accessibility is not a checklist for us; it is a core design principle. We embed accessibility considerations into every stage of product development, from initial design through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
Vision
Fully compatible with screen readers and low-vision tools
Hearing
Captions and transcripts on all audio-visual content
Motor
Complete keyboard navigation with no mouse required
Accessibility Standards
Developers Stack aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
Our accessibility programme also references:
- EN 301 549 — European standard for ICT accessibility (where applicable)
- Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act (for institutional and government customers)
- WAI-ARIA 1.2 — for accessible rich internet application design patterns
- ATAG 2.0 — to ensure our content authoring tools help instructors produce accessible content
We conduct accessibility audits on a rolling basis using a combination of automated scanning tools (axe, Lighthouse) and manual testing with disabled users and assistive technology specialists.
Accessibility Features
Developers Stack includes the following built-in accessibility features across the Platform:
Resizable Text
All text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality using your browser's built-in zoom.
Full Keyboard Navigation
Every function available with a mouse is also available using a keyboard alone, with visible focus indicators throughout.
Closed Captions & Transcripts
All video lecture content includes accurate closed captions. Downloadable transcripts are available for all courses.
High Contrast Mode
A high-contrast display mode is available in your account settings, providing improved legibility for users with low vision.
Screen Reader Support
The Platform is tested with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. All interactive elements include descriptive ARIA labels.
Motion Reduction
Animations and transitions are suppressed for users who have enabled the 'Reduce Motion' preference in their operating system.
Large Click Targets
All interactive elements meet the minimum 44×44px target size recommendation to assist users with motor impairments.
Plain Language
All key platform content is written at a reading level accessible to a broad audience, with a glossary available for technical terms.
Known Limitations
We are committed to transparency. The following known accessibility issues currently exist on our Platform. We are actively working to resolve them:
Video Player Controls
2.1.1 — Keyboard
Some advanced video player controls (playback speed, quality selector) are not fully accessible via keyboard. A fix is scheduled for Q3 2025.
Legacy Course PDFs
1.1.1 — Non-text Content
Older course PDF materials may not include full tagging for screen readers. We are systematically remediating these documents.
Live Stream Chat
4.1.3 — Status Messages
Dynamic status messages in the live stream chat panel are not all announced by screen readers. Planned for Q4 2025.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier not listed here, please let us know using the contact details in the Feedback section below.
Assistive Technology
Developers Stack has been tested with the following assistive technologies. While we cannot guarantee full compatibility with every configuration, we actively test and prioritise support for:
NVDA
Windows screen reader
JAWS
Windows screen reader
VoiceOver
macOS & iOS screen reader
TalkBack
Android screen reader
ZoomText
Screen magnifier
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Voice control
For best results, we recommend using up-to-date versions of assistive technologies with a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge). Please contact our accessibility team if you experience issues with any assistive technology.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Developers Stack. If you experience any barriers, have suggestions for improvement, or need content in an alternative format, please reach out:
In-App
Use the 'Accessibility Feedback' option in the Help menu
Phone
+1 (415) 555-0193 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm PT)
We aim to acknowledge accessibility feedback within 2 business days and provide a resolution or update within 10 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate through the following channels:
- Contact our Head of Accessibility directly at head.accessibility@developersstack.com.
- For users in the European Economic Area, you may contact your national supervisory authority for disability rights.
- For users in the United Kingdom, you may contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
- For US users, you may file a complaint with the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division regarding ADA compliance.
Accessibility Roadmap
We are continuously working to improve accessibility across Developers Stack. Our upcoming accessibility initiatives include:
Target
Q3 2025
Fully accessible video player controls (keyboard + screen reader)
Target
Q3 2025
PDF remediation programme — all courses updated with tagged PDFs
Target
Q4 2025
Accessible live stream chat with full screen reader announcements
Target
Q4 2025
WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance audit and gap remediation
Target
Q1 2026
Instructor content authoring tool accessibility improvements (ATAG 2.0)
This accessibility statement was last reviewed on June 5, 2025. We review and update this statement at least annually, or when significant changes are made to the Platform.