Accessibility Statement

Committed to making our website accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology

Last Updated: April 15, 2024
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Our Commitment to Accessibility

Scientific Publications is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that enables everyone to access and engage with scholarly content regardless of their abilities or assistive technologies.

Our Promise: We believe that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and services.
Visual Accessibility

Screen reader compatible, high contrast options, scalable text

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements

Alternative Content

Alt text for images, transcripts for audio/video content

Accessibility Standards

We strive to comply with the following accessibility standards:

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Section 508 ADA Compliance European Accessibility Act

Our website is designed and tested to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines define requirements for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive
  • Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable
  • Understandable: Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable
  • Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

Text Resizing

You can adjust text size using your browser settings (Ctrl + / Ctrl - on Windows, Cmd + / Cmd - on Mac).

High Contrast Mode

Our website supports high contrast mode for users with visual impairments.

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality is accessible via keyboard using Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys.

Alternative Text

All images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers.

Semantic Structure

Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6) and ARIA landmarks for easy navigation.

Descriptive Links

Links have meaningful descriptions (not just "click here").

Accessible Tables

Data tables include proper headers and scope attributes.

Multimedia Accessibility

Videos include captions and transcripts where applicable.

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

Our website is compatible with major browsers and assistive technologies:

Supported Browsers

  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Apple Safari (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Assistive Technologies

  • Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Screen magnifiers: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier
  • Speech recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Alternative input devices
Need Assistance? If you experience any difficulty accessing our content, please contact our accessibility team.

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following limitations and are actively working to address them:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are converting these to accessible formats)
  • Complex scientific figures may require additional description (we are adding long descriptions)
  • Some third-party embedded content may have accessibility limitations
  • Interactive data visualizations are being enhanced for screen reader compatibility

If you encounter any content that is not accessible, please contact us so we can provide an alternative format.

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our site, please contact us:

When contacting us, please provide:

  • The URL (web address) of the content you had difficulty accessing
  • A description of the accessibility issue
  • Your preferred format for receiving the information (e.g., accessible PDF, HTML, plain text, large print)
  • Your contact information
Response Time: We will acknowledge your request within 2 business days and provide a resolution or alternative solution within 10 business days.

Enforcement

Scientific Publications is committed to continuous improvement of our accessibility efforts. We:

  • Conduct regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing
  • Provide accessibility training to our development and content teams
  • Include accessibility requirements in our procurement and development processes
  • Review and update this accessibility statement annually

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your accessibility concerns, you may escalate the matter to our executive team or file a complaint with the relevant authorities.

Accessibility Support

Our accessibility team is here to help you access our content and services.

Email: accessibility@scipublications.com

Contact Accessibility Team