Accessibility Statement

Oganotary is committed to ensuring that our digital notarization platform is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that enables all users to access our services independently and with dignity.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our platform and services to meet or exceed applicable accessibility standards and best practices.

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

Our platform is designed to conform to Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which includes:

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

Additional Standards

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (US Federal Standards)
• EN 301 549 (European Accessibility Standard)
• Nigerian Disability Act 2018 compliance

Visual Accessibility

• High contrast color schemes with minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio
• Scalable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Alternative text for all images and icons
• Color-independent information conveyance
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Dark mode and high contrast themes available

Motor and Mobility Support

• Full keyboard navigation support
• Logical tab order throughout the interface
• Large clickable areas (minimum 44x44 pixels)
• Voice control compatibility
• Switch control device support
• Customizable timing and timeouts

Cognitive Accessibility

• Clear and consistent navigation
• Simple language and clear instructions
• Error prevention and helpful error messages
• Progress indicators for multi-step processes
• Auto-save functionality to prevent data loss
• Customizable interface preferences

Screen Readers

Our platform is compatible with leading screen reader technologies:

• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Browser Accessibility Tools

• Browser zoom up to 500%
• High contrast mode support
• Reduced motion preferences
• Custom CSS override support
• Voice navigation and control

Mobile Accessibility

• iOS VoiceOver optimization
• Android TalkBack compatibility
• Touch gesture alternatives
• Voice control integration
• Switch control device support

Audio and Visual Accommodations

• Real-time captions and transcription services
• Sign language interpretation upon request
• Audio enhancement and noise reduction
• Visual indicator for audio cues
• Adjustable video quality and frame rate
• Picture-in-picture mode for screen readers

Alternative Communication Methods

• Text-based chat during video sessions
• Document sharing and screen sharing capabilities
• Voice-to-text conversion
• Pre-session accessibility preference collection
• Extended session time for accessibility needs

Accessible Document Formats

• PDF/A compliance for long-term accessibility
• Tagged PDF structure for screen readers
• Alternative text for document images
• Logical reading order preservation
• High contrast document viewing options
• Text extraction and reflow capabilities

Document Interaction

• Keyboard-accessible form fields
• Voice dictation for form completion
• Magnification up to 800% without pixelation
• Color-blind friendly form design
• Audio description of document content

Visual Customization

• Font size adjustment (12pt to 24pt)
• Font family selection (including dyslexia-friendly fonts)
• Line spacing and paragraph spacing controls
• Color theme customization
• Animation and motion reduction
• Focus indicator customization

Interaction Preferences

• Keyboard shortcut customization
• Time limit adjustments or removal
• Auto-refresh and auto-advance control
• Sound and notification preferences
• Input method preferences

Testing Methods

• Automated accessibility testing in CI/CD pipeline
• Manual testing with assistive technologies
• User testing with disability community members
• Third-party accessibility audits
• Continuous monitoring and reporting

Testing Tools

• axe-core automated testing
• Lighthouse accessibility audits
• WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
• Color contrast analyzers
• Screen reader compatibility testing

Current Limitations

We acknowledge the following areas where accessibility could be improved:

• Some third-party integrations may have limited accessibility features
• Video quality may vary based on internet connection and device capabilities
• Some complex document layouts may require manual accessibility review

Ongoing Improvements

• Enhanced voice control integration
• Advanced AI-powered document accessibility
• Real-time language translation services
• Improved mobile accessibility features
• Extended customization options

Support Services

• Dedicated accessibility support team
• Alternative format document preparation
• Personalized accessibility consultations
• Assistive technology setup assistance
• Extended customer support for accessibility needs

Training and Documentation

• Accessibility user guides and tutorials
• Video demonstrations with captions
• Screen reader-friendly help documentation
• Keyboard navigation quick reference
• Best practices for accessible document creation