Accessibility Statement

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Our Commitment

LaunchDS is committed to WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessible, inclusive digital experiences. We perform quarterly automated and manual accessibility testing. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

LaunchDS conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Level AA means our content is accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, cognitive limitations, limited movement, speech disabilities, photosensitivity, and combinations of these.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • • Full keyboard navigation support
  • • Visible focus indicators
  • • Logical tab order
  • • Skip navigation links

Screen Readers

  • • Semantic HTML markup
  • • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Tested with NVDA and JAWS

Visual Design

  • • 4.5:1 contrast ratio (text)
  • • 3:1 contrast ratio (UI elements)
  • • Resizable text up to 200%
  • • No information conveyed by color alone

Motion & Animation

  • • Reduced motion support
  • • No auto-playing content
  • • User-controlled animations
  • • No flashing content (seizure risk)

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of LaunchDS relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5 semantic elements
  • WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • CSS3 for visual presentation
  • JavaScript for enhanced functionality

Compatible Browsers & Assistive Technologies

LaunchDS is designed to be compatible with recent versions of:

Browsers

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Screen Readers

  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content may not be fully accessible
  • Some complex data visualizations may require alternative views
  • Certain advanced features may have accessibility enhancements in progress

We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome feedback.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of LaunchDS. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: accessibility@launchds.tech

We respond within 5 business days and aim to resolve verified issues within 15.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Our commitment includes:

  • Regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing
  • User testing with people with disabilities
  • Team training on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Staying current with WCAG guidelines and best practices

Date & Review

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on October 2025. We review and update this statement annually or when significant changes are made to the platform.