From 1beeac040ff2903956b623be7913c0794343740d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:23:50 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Added new accessibility page --- .../about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 52 ++ .../about/certifications-and-compliance.rst | 8 +- source/about/faq-general.rst | 2 +- source/about/vpat.rst | 530 ------------------ source/guides/about-mattermost.rst | 6 +- source/overview/index.rst | 2 + 6 files changed, 63 insertions(+), 537 deletions(-) create mode 100644 source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst delete mode 100644 source/about/vpat.rst diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7d0841ae511 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +Accessibility compliance policy +================================ + +Digital accessibility removes barriers to ensure full participation with digital experiences. People with disabilities may use assistive technology like screen readers or alternative input devices. We prioritize accessibility to deliver an experience that works for everyone, involving accessible designs, compatible code, and a logical, functional user interface for all. + +This policy outlines our commitment to accessibility through the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), which documents our product's compliance with accessibility standards. + +Policy and commitment +--------------------- + +At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work continuously to ensure our digital products are accessible for all and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility 2.1 Guidelines and other applicable web accessibility laws including: + +* `Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act `_ (US) +* `WCAG 2.1 `_ Level AA (W3C) +* `EN 301 549 `_ (EU) +* `Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act `_ (AODA) (Canada) + +We leverage expert accessibility partners, such as Level Access, to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities. + +To provide feedback about Mattermost’s accessibility, contact us at `accessibility@mattermost.com `_. + +Scope +----- + +This policy applies to all products offered by Mattermost, including web applications, software, digital content, and related services that may be used by individuals with disabilities. The policy applies to both internal and external stakeholders, including potential customers, partners, and government agencies seeking accessibility information. + +VPAT creation process +--------------------- + +1. Initial Assessment: Each product is reviewed for accessibility compliance based on the relevant standards. This assessment is conducted by trained accessibility personnel or certified third-party auditors. + +2. VPAT Documentation: A VPAT is created based on the findings from the initial assessment. This document details each accessibility criterion and the level of conformance achieved, along with explanations for any known gaps or alternative solutions. + +3. Review and Approval: VPATs are reviewed by our accessibility compliance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Any areas not in full compliance are documented with explanations and, where possible, a roadmap for future improvements. + +4. Publishing and Distribution: Once approved, VPATs are made available upon request for customers, partners, and other stakeholders. + +Accessibility standards and regulations evolve, and our products and services continue to improve. VPATs will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis, at minimum annually, to reflect the current state of our accessibility compliance. + +Roles and responsibilities +-------------------------- + +* Product Accessibility Team: Conducts assessments, documents accessibility features, and prepares VPATs. +* Legal and Compliance Team: Reviews VPATs to ensure legal requirements are met and accessibility claims are accurate. +* Customer Support Team: Handles requests for VPATs and assists customers with accessibility questions. + +Customer and partner requests +----------------------------- + +Customers and partners may request access to specific VPATs or additional accessibility information. The organization is committed to providing accurate and timely responses and will work to accommodate requests. + +To request a VPAT document, contact us at `legal@mattermost.com `_. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/source/about/certifications-and-compliance.rst b/source/about/certifications-and-compliance.rst index 9d8a110b025..721d3ff9103 100644 --- a/source/about/certifications-and-compliance.rst +++ b/source/about/certifications-and-compliance.rst @@ -67,9 +67,11 @@ Data portability Accessibility compliance ------------------------- +See the :doc:`accessibility compliance policy ` documentation for details. + Adherence with accessibility standards is assisted in the following ways: -- **508 Compliance:** For U.S. public sector organizations seeking to confirm 508 compliance, Mattermost publicly shares its :doc:`Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) online `. +- **508 Compliance:** VPATs are made available upon request for customers, partners, and other stakeholder seeking to confirm 508 compliance. - **WCAG 2.0L:** For meeting Web Contact Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG), Mattermost has received a third-party "A" rating and is working towards an "AA" rating. - **ADA:** Mattermost compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is achieved by offering the accessibility support detailed in the VPAT and WCAG 2.0 guidelines with Mattermost's online experience as the interface to accessibility tools. - **Remediation:** Any technical issue in a current or future product release that would prevent compliance with accessibility ratings stated in product documentation would be considered a product defect and Mattermost would welcome the `public filing of an issue report against the defect `_ so that it may be resolved. @@ -234,6 +236,4 @@ We plan to add IPv6 compliance for :doc:`Audio & Screen Sharing `, and `how Mattermost approaches accessibility in product development `_. \ No newline at end of file +Yes, the Mattermost platform is compliant with 508. See the :doc:`accessibility compliance policy ` documentation for details. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/source/about/faq-general.rst b/source/about/faq-general.rst index e3405a6cd58..0a15cca93ea 100644 --- a/source/about/faq-general.rst +++ b/source/about/faq-general.rst @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The :ref:`commercial version of Mattermost ` form for details. Mattermost Enterprise Edition has been purchased by multiple US public sector organizations, including US federal agencies and the Department of Defense. +Yes. See the :doc:`accessibility compliance policy ` documentation for details. Mattermost Enterprise Edition has been purchased by multiple US public sector organizations, including US federal agencies and the Department of Defense. What's the largest Mattermost deployment you have? -------------------------------------------------- diff --git a/source/about/vpat.rst b/source/about/vpat.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 8647c68d5e0..00000000000 --- a/source/about/vpat.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,530 +0,0 @@ -:orphan: - -Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) -=============================================== - -.. This page is intentionally not accessible via the LHS navigation pane. - -The following Voluntary Product Accessibility Template for 508 Compliance is completed per `online guidelines from the United States Department of State `__. - -- **Product Name**: Mattermost Enterprise Edition (including E10, E20, and all variants) -- **Product Version Number**: Assessment applies to release 3.7 and later -- **Vendor Company Name**: Mattermost, Inc. -- **Vendor Contact Name**: Mattermost VPAT/508 Review Team -- **Vendor Contact Email**: compliance[at]mattermost.com -- **Vendor Contact Telephone**: Please `contact Mattermost, Inc. `__ for telephone access. - -Summary -------- - -A summary of Mattermost's support of 508 compliance standards is as follows: - -Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS for 10 criteria, NOT APPLICABLE for one criteria, SUPPORTS THROUGH EQUIVALENT FACILITATION for one criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: NOT APPLICABLE criteria references requirements for animations, which are not used in the product. SUPPORTS THROUGH EQUIVALENT FACILITATION references the use of a user's contrast and color settings at as an equivalent Mattermost can reproduce contrast and color settings in its web interface, though--like any web application--it does not draw them from a user's PC settings. - -Section 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet information and Applications - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS for five criteria, NOT APPLICABLE for nine criteria, SUPPORTS WITH EXCEPTION for one criteria, DOES NOT SUPPORT for one criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: SUPPORTS WITH EXCEPTION refers to having 80-90% coverage of text equivalents for every non-text element, with plans to increase coverage in 2018 release. DOES NOT SUPPORT refers to readability without associated style sheet with plan to address this issue in 2018 release. - -Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE for 14 criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost is not a telecommunications product. - -Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE for five criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost is not a video or multi-media product. - -Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE for 14 criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost is not a closed product. - -Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE for four criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost is not a desktop or portable computer. - -Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS for four criteria, NOT APPLICABLE for two criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: NOT APPLICABLE due to no audio-entry for Mattermost. - -Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS for three criteria. - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: No additional comments. - -Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems - Detail --------------------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Web-based application has extensive keyboard shortcut controls along with support for tabbed interface allowing operating using keyboard only. :doc:`Definitions of keyboard shortcuts are available in product documentation `. Keyboard functionality is under continuous review for opportunities for improvement. - -(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that Assistive Technology can track focus and focus changes. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to Assistive Technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS THROUGH EQUIVALENT FACILITATION - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost web application can be used in high contrast mode with support for use selected colors and contrast options. - -(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: No core functionality in the product relies on animations. While some loading indicators are animated, failure to load is documented in text with error messages. - -(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: No indicators rely on color alone. - -(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: See :doc:`full documentation `. - -(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -Section 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet information and Applications - Detail -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content). - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS WITH EXCEPTION - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: 80-90% supported, full supported expected in 2018 release. - -(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: DOES NOT SUPPORT - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: This functionality is planned for 2018 release. - -(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Compliance criteria is supported, therefore text-only page is not provided. - -(l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in, or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with 1194.21(a) through (l). - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Nothing to add. - -(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Keyboard shortcuts can skip repetitive navigation links. - -(p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. There are no timed responses used in the system. - -Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products - Detail ----------------------------------------------------- - -(a) Telecommunications products or systems which provide a function allowing voice communication and which do not themselves provide a TTY functionality shall provide a standard non-acoustic connection point for TTYs. Microphones shall be capable of being turned on and off to allow the user to intermix speech with TTY use. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(b) Telecommunications products which include voice communication functionality shall support all commonly used cross-manufacturer non-proprietary standard TTY signal protocols. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(c) Voice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems shall be usable by TTY users with their TTYs. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(d) Voice mail, messaging, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems that require a response from a user within a time interval, shall give an alert when the time interval is about to run out, and shall provide sufficient time for the user to indicate more time is required. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(e) Where provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications functions shall also be available for users of TTYs, and for users who cannot see displays. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(f) For transmitted voice signals, telecommunications products shall provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB. For incremental volume control, at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(g) If the telecommunications product allows a user to adjust the receive volume, a function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(h) Where a telecommunications product delivers output by an audio transducer which is normally held up to the ear, a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(i) Interference to hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j) Products that transmit or conduct information or communication, shall pass through cross-manufacturer, non-proprietary, industry-standard codes, translation protocols, formats, or other information necessary to provide the information or communication in a usable format. Technologies which use encoding, signal compression, format transformation, or similar techniques shall not remove information needed for access or shall restore it upon delivery. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(k)(1) Products which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(k)(2) Products which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: Controls and Keys shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate controls and keys shall be five lbs. (22.2N) maximum. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(k)(3) Products which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat shall be adjustable to at least two seconds. Key repeat rate shall be adjustable to two seconds per character. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(k)(4) Products which have mechanically operated controls or keys shall comply with the following: The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys shall be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -Section 1194.24 Video and Multi-media Products - Detail -------------------------------------------------------- - -a) All analog television displays 13 inches and larger, and computer equipment that includes analog television receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped with caption decoder circuitry which appropriately receives, decodes, and displays closed captions from broadcast, cable, videotape, and DVD signals. As soon as practicable, but not later than July 1, 2002, widescreen digital television (DTV) displays measuring at least 7.8 inches vertically, DTV sets with conventional displays measuring at least 13 inches vertically, and stand-alone DTV tuners, whether or not they are marketed with display screens, and computer equipment that includes DTV receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped with caption decoder circuitry which appropriately receives, decodes, and displays closed captions from broadcast, cable, videotape, and DVD signals. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(b) Television tuners, including tuner cards for use in computers, shall be equipped with secondary audio program playback circuitry. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(c) All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency's mission, regardless of format, that contain speech or other audio information necessary for the comprehension of the content, shall be open or closed captioned. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(d) All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency's mission, regardless of format, that contain visual information necessary for the comprehension of the content, shall be audio described. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(e) Display or presentation of alternate text presentation or audio descriptions shall be user-selectable unless permanent. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -Section 1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products - Detail --------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) Self-contained products shall be usable by people with disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach Assistive Technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not Assistive Technology. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(b) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or contact-sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with 1194.23 - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(d) When biometric forms of user identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(e) When products provide auditory output, the audio signal shall be provided at a standard signal level through an industry standard connector that will allow for private listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at any time. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(f) When products deliver voice output in a public area, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(g) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(h) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j) (1) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: The position of any operable control shall be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j)(2) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j)(3) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Where any operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(j)(4) Products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls shall comply with the following: Operable controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the reference plane. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers - Detail -------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) All mechanically operated controls and keys shall comply with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(b) If a product utilizes touchscreens or touch-operated controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(c) When biometric forms of user identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -(d) Where provided, at least one of each type of expansion slots, ports and connectors shall comply with publicly available industry standards - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Functionality described in this requirement is not included in the product. - -Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria – Detail --------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Made available via browser. - -(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Increasing Zoom level in Mattermost web app can be used to fulfill this requirement. - -(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: There is no functionality relying on audio only. - -(d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: NOT APPLICABLE - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: There is no functionality relying on audio only. - -(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for Assistive Technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: No speech-only interfaces in Mattermost. - -(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: System can be operated with computer keyboard only, which can meet stated requirements when in accessibility mode. - -Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support – Detail ---------------------------------------------------------------- - -(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Full documentation publicly available at https://docs.mattermost.com - -(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: This documentation include links to all relevant accessibility and compatibility options, including theme colors and keyboard shortcuts. - -(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. - -- **Level of Support and Supporting Features**: SUPPORTS - -- **Remarks and Explanations**: Mattermost Enterprise Edition support available via email. diff --git a/source/guides/about-mattermost.rst b/source/guides/about-mattermost.rst index c4989d3982e..34bdc0f057e 100644 --- a/source/guides/about-mattermost.rst +++ b/source/guides/about-mattermost.rst @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ :orphan: :nosearch: +.. This is NOT the page to update. Go to /overview/index.rst + About Mattermost ================ -.. This page is intentionally not accessible via the LHS navigation pane. - Mattermost is an open source platform for secure communication, collaboration, and orchestration of work across tools and teams. Mattermost’s mission is to make the world safer and more productive by developing and delivering secure, open source collaboration software that is trusted, flexible, and offers fast time-to-value. Find an overview below of our products, features, security, integrations, licensing and subscriptions, authentication, and compliance support. @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Mattermost’s mission is to make the world safer and more productive by develop /about/cloud-subscriptions.rst /about/corporate-directory-integration.rst /about/certifications-and-compliance.rst + /about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst /about/frequently-asked-questions.rst This section provides an overview of Mattermost products, features, security, integrations, licensing, subscriptions, releases, authentication, and compliance support. @@ -39,4 +40,5 @@ This section provides an overview of Mattermost products, features, security, in * :doc:`Cloud subscriptions ` - Learn about Mattermost Cloud subscriptions. * :doc:`Corporate directory integrations ` - Mattermost integrates with all major account providers via Active Directory, SAML, and OAuth. * :doc:`Certifications and compliance ` - Mattermost can meet all major security and compliance requirements. +* :doc:`Accessibility compliance policy ` - Learn about Mattermost's commitment to accessibility. * :doc:`Frequently asked questions ` - Get answers to common questions about Mattermost. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/source/overview/index.rst b/source/overview/index.rst index f27776f164a..8ab4ec77fac 100644 --- a/source/overview/index.rst +++ b/source/overview/index.rst @@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Mattermost’s purpose is to accelerate the world’s mission critical work by d /about/releases-lifecycle.rst /about/corporate-directory-integration.rst /about/certifications-and-compliance.rst + /about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst /about/frequently-asked-questions.rst With Mattermost you can: @@ -34,4 +35,5 @@ This section provides an overview of Mattermost products, features, security, in * :doc:`Mattermost releases and life cycle ` - Learn about Mattermost releases, our recommended practices around deployment updates and ESRs, and what's changed across server, desktop, and mobile releases. * :doc:`Corporate directory integrations ` - Mattermost integrates with all major account providers via Active Directory, SAML, and OAuth. * :doc:`Certifications and compliance ` - Mattermost can meet all major security and compliance requirements. +* :doc:`Accessibility compliance policy ` - Learn about Mattermost's policy and commitment to accessibility. * :doc:`Frequently asked questions ` - Get answers to common questions about Mattermost. From 7fba911e15e3023749b548359983e037a60d33be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:45:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 7d0841ae511..8d37c35b632 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ This policy applies to all products offered by Mattermost, including web applica VPAT creation process --------------------- -1. Initial Assessment: Each product is reviewed for accessibility compliance based on the relevant standards. This assessment is conducted by trained accessibility personnel or certified third-party auditors. +1. **Initial Assessment**: Each product is reviewed for accessibility compliance based on the relevant standards. This assessment is conducted by trained accessibility personnel or certified third-party auditors. 2. VPAT Documentation: A VPAT is created based on the findings from the initial assessment. This document details each accessibility criterion and the level of conformance achieved, along with explanations for any known gaps or alternative solutions. From e037c9cb68454e88d83e579207bd1a3b834e0bf8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:46:07 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 8d37c35b632..983c56de64e 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ VPAT creation process 1. **Initial Assessment**: Each product is reviewed for accessibility compliance based on the relevant standards. This assessment is conducted by trained accessibility personnel or certified third-party auditors. -2. VPAT Documentation: A VPAT is created based on the findings from the initial assessment. This document details each accessibility criterion and the level of conformance achieved, along with explanations for any known gaps or alternative solutions. +2. **VPAT Documentation**: A VPAT is created based on the findings from the initial assessment. This document details each accessibility criterion and the level of conformance achieved, along with explanations for any known gaps or alternative solutions. 3. Review and Approval: VPATs are reviewed by our accessibility compliance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Any areas not in full compliance are documented with explanations and, where possible, a roadmap for future improvements. From 4dcf4045a0c0b3d1f4e540ee8411099577f671a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:46:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 983c56de64e..9dafe303d33 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ VPAT creation process 2. **VPAT Documentation**: A VPAT is created based on the findings from the initial assessment. This document details each accessibility criterion and the level of conformance achieved, along with explanations for any known gaps or alternative solutions. -3. Review and Approval: VPATs are reviewed by our accessibility compliance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Any areas not in full compliance are documented with explanations and, where possible, a roadmap for future improvements. +3. **Review and Approval**: VPATs are reviewed by our accessibility compliance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Any areas not in full compliance are documented with explanations and, where possible, a roadmap for future improvements. 4. Publishing and Distribution: Once approved, VPATs are made available upon request for customers, partners, and other stakeholders. From 4d2825e20b69ebfaaec8c67a24cb9ce797d39c04 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:46:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 9dafe303d33..bed4e42b0ac 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ VPAT creation process 3. **Review and Approval**: VPATs are reviewed by our accessibility compliance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Any areas not in full compliance are documented with explanations and, where possible, a roadmap for future improvements. -4. Publishing and Distribution: Once approved, VPATs are made available upon request for customers, partners, and other stakeholders. +4. **Publishing and Distribution**: Once approved, VPATs are made available upon request for customers, partners, and other stakeholders. Accessibility standards and regulations evolve, and our products and services continue to improve. VPATs will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis, at minimum annually, to reflect the current state of our accessibility compliance. From 374050b5eda059ab6d912efed8e7544488650c05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:46:48 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index bed4e42b0ac..830e382937a 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Accessibility standards and regulations evolve, and our products and services co Roles and responsibilities -------------------------- -* Product Accessibility Team: Conducts assessments, documents accessibility features, and prepares VPATs. +* **Product Accessibility Team**: Conducts assessments, documents accessibility features, and prepares VPATs. * Legal and Compliance Team: Reviews VPATs to ensure legal requirements are met and accessibility claims are accurate. * Customer Support Team: Handles requests for VPATs and assists customers with accessibility questions. From 872d5a0b39d6dffba9bc669032864bf854c76846 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:47:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 830e382937a..88c5520042e 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Roles and responsibilities -------------------------- * **Product Accessibility Team**: Conducts assessments, documents accessibility features, and prepares VPATs. -* Legal and Compliance Team: Reviews VPATs to ensure legal requirements are met and accessibility claims are accurate. +* **Legal and Compliance Team**: Reviews VPATs to ensure legal requirements are met and accessibility claims are accurate. * Customer Support Team: Handles requests for VPATs and assists customers with accessibility questions. Customer and partner requests From e1c6f42047aded985f8e5f62c64a3b82ce5f0755 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:47:23 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 88c5520042e..25119e41f56 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Roles and responsibilities * **Product Accessibility Team**: Conducts assessments, documents accessibility features, and prepares VPATs. * **Legal and Compliance Team**: Reviews VPATs to ensure legal requirements are met and accessibility claims are accurate. -* Customer Support Team: Handles requests for VPATs and assists customers with accessibility questions. +* **Customer Support Team**: Handles requests for VPATs and assists customers with accessibility questions. Customer and partner requests ----------------------------- From 68629d12409d60b73c9eca2300c4bf0301b553e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:47:47 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Matthew Birtch --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 25119e41f56..be4b57a0bb6 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work cont * `EN 301 549 `_ (EU) * `Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act `_ (AODA) (Canada) -We leverage expert accessibility partners, such as Level Access, to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities. +We leverage expert accessibility partners, such as `Level Access `_, to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities. To provide feedback about Mattermost’s accessibility, contact us at `accessibility@mattermost.com `_. From fc5a5b294a478b60647e924ced88708c8aea1872 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:58:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Incorporated reviewer feedback --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 7 +------ 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index 7d0841ae511..b0578e48851 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -8,12 +8,7 @@ This policy outlines our commitment to accessibility through the Voluntary Produ Policy and commitment --------------------- -At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work continuously to ensure our digital products are accessible for all and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility 2.1 Guidelines and other applicable web accessibility laws including: - -* `Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act `_ (US) -* `WCAG 2.1 `_ Level AA (W3C) -* `EN 301 549 `_ (EU) -* `Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act `_ (AODA) (Canada) +At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work continuously to ensure our digital products are accessible for all and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility 2.1 Guidelines and other applicable web accessibility laws including `WCAG 2.1 `_ Level AA (W3C). We leverage expert accessibility partners, such as Level Access, to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities. From 9c68f49bb6b126833d605fa50e33d08879270a0c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Carrie Warner (Mattermost)" <74422101+cwarnermm@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:52:18 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Update source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst Co-authored-by: Katie Wiersgalla <39744472+wiersgallak@users.noreply.github.com> --- source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst index dca937e54aa..1a12b76a08d 100644 --- a/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst +++ b/source/about/accessibility-compliance-policy.rst @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This policy outlines our commitment to accessibility through the Voluntary Produ Policy and commitment --------------------- -At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work continuously to ensure our digital products are accessible for all and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility 2.1 Guidelines and other applicable web accessibility laws including `WCAG 2.1 `_ Level AA (W3C). +At Mattermost, we strive to create a fair environment for everyone. We work continuously to ensure our digital products are accessible for all and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility 2.1 Guidelines and other applicable web accessibility laws including `WCAG 2.1 `_ Level AA (W3C) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (United States) for federal accessibility requirements. We leverage expert accessibility partners, such as `Level Access `_, to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities.