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Echo Labs Platform Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: August 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Echo Labs is committed to ensuring equal access for all users of our platform. We believe that technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience for all users of our captioning and audio description services.

We strive to meet and exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, which serve as the foundation for creating accessible digital experiences. Our commitment extends beyond compliance to creating genuinely usable and meaningful interactions for users with disabilities.

Current Accessibility Compliance Level

The Echo Labs Platform is currently partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. This means that while the majority of functionality is accessible, some areas do not yet fully meet accessibility standards.

Our compliance plan is currently in progress, and we plan to remediate all known barriers by October 2025. A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) 2.5 is available upon request.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

For Users with Visual Disabilities

  • • Screen reader compatibility with NVDA, VoiceOver, and other assistive technologies
  • • Alternative text for images and graphics
  • • Keyboard navigation throughout the application
  • • Skip navigation links
  • • Descriptive page titles and headings
  • • Form labels and error identification

For Users with Hearing Disabilities

  • • Text-based instructions and feedback
  • • Accessible captions and audio descriptions for processed media

For Users with Motor Disabilities

  • • Full keyboard accessibility for most functions
  • • No time limits on user interactions
  • • Large click targets where possible

For Users with Cognitive Disabilities

  • • Consistent navigation and layout
  • • Clear error messages with correction suggestions
  • • Logical reading order and tab sequence
  • • Plain language in instructions

Our Testing Approach

We employ a multi-layered approach to accessibility testing:

Automated Testing

  • • Automated accessibility testing on every build using axe-core
  • • Color contrast analysis tools
  • • Continuous integration accessibility checks

Manual Testing

  • • Regular testing with screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • • Testing across multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox) and operating systems (Windows 10, macOS)
  • • User testing with individuals who have disabilities

Accessibility Support and Feedback

Providing Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our platform. Your input helps us identify barriers and prioritize improvements.

Feedback Channels:

What to Expect

When you report an accessibility issue:

  • • Acknowledgment: We'll confirm receipt within 1 business day
  • • Assessment: We'll evaluate the issue and determine appropriate solutions
  • • Timeline: We'll provide an estimated timeline for resolution
  • • Updates: We'll keep you informed of our progress
  • • Follow-up: We'll contact you when the issue is resolved to ensure the solution works for you

Alternative Access Methods

If you cannot access certain features due to accessibility barriers, we can provide alternative methods:

  • • Email-based workflows: For functions not yet fully keyboard accessible
  • • Custom formats: For accessing reports or content in alternative formats

This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly as we make improvements to our platform's accessibility.