Accessibility - Scholarly
Accessibility without Compromise
Scholarly Software, Inc. is committed to making faculty data systems accessible to everyone, including faculty, staff, and students with disabilities. Their platform is designed from the ground up to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards, and this commitment is documented in an annually refreshed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) available to the public. Scholarly employs both automated and manual accessibility testing, supports full keyboard and screen reader navigation, and maintains a high-contrast, color-safe design system. Continuous audits, user feedback, and ARIA compliance ensure that accessibility improvements are ongoing and robust. The Scholarly team’s background in HRIS and payroll systems informs their inclusive approach, and they encourage feedback to further enhance accessibility.
What accessibility standards does Scholarly meet?
- Scholarly is built to conform to WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and Section 508 requirements, ensuring broad accessibility for users with disabilities ( VPAT).
How does Scholarly ensure ongoing accessibility compliance?
- Every new feature undergoes both automated and manual accessibility testing, and the platform is subject to continuous audits and annual VPAT refreshes.
Is Scholarly compatible with assistive technologies?
- Yes, Scholarly supports full keyboard navigation and is compatible with major screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
What design features support users with low vision?
- The platform maintains a minimum 4.5:1 color-contrast ratio and offers a built-in high-contrast theme to aid low-vision users.
How can users provide feedback or report accessibility issues?
- Users are encouraged to email accessibility@scholarlysoftware.com or consult the Accessibility Statement for more information.
WCAG 2.1 AA Conformance
Every new feature ships only after automated and manual tests confirm compliance with the latest WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria.
Screen‑Reader & Keyboard Support
Interactive components are fully navigable via keyboard and announced clearly by popular screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack).
High‑Contrast & Color‑Safe Design
Our design system maintains a minimum 4.5:1 color‑contrast ratio and offers a built‑in high‑contrast theme for low‑vision users.
Continuous Audits & Feedback Loops
Scholarly annual refreshes its VPAT and invites feedback from diverse user‑testing cohorts to drive ongoing enhancements. All code runs through a series of accessibility checks before being deployed.
Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) Compliance
We implement ARIA roles, states, and properties to ensure dynamic content and custom controls are correctly conveyed to assistive technologies.
If you have questions, suggestions, or encounter an accessibility barrier, please email accessibility@scholarlysoftware.com. You may also refer to our Accessibility Statement.
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“ We know that data is only powerful when everyone can engage with it, so we subject the Scholarly platform to rigorous, continuous accessibility testing.” — Scholarly Software, Inc.