Accessibility and Inclusion Policy

Introduction AIU is committed to ensuring accessibility and inclusion across all our digital platforms and learning environments. This policy outlines our approach to making our services accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical abilities or background. Accessibility Features AIU aims to make its website usable by as many people as possible by implementing the following features:

• Customizable Display: Users can adjust colors, contrast levels, and fonts to meet their visual preferences.
• Text Scaling: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Zoom and Navigation: Our site supports up to 400% zoom, and users can navigate efficiently using keyboard shortcuts.
• Media Control: Embedded media players are fully controllable via keyboard and include options like closed captions.
• Screen Readers: Our website supports leading screen readers, providing full access to all content and navigation.
• Alternative Formats: Where possible, learning materials are available for download in various formats like Word documents, PDFs, ePub, or Kindle eBook.

Commitment to Diversity AIU values the diversity of its learners as a resource that enhances the educational experience. We strive to:

• Identify and eliminate barriers to participation.
• Develop content and technologies that meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.
• Ensure that all new and updated web content is accessible to all users.

Current Limitations While we strive for full accessibility, there are areas where we currently face challenges:

• Legacy Content: Older content may not meet current accessibility standards.
• Third-Party Content: Some materials provided by partners may not be fully accessible.
• Complex Visuals: Items like maps, graphs, and musical scores may present accessibility challenges.
• Technological Constraints: Some advanced interactive features may not yet fully support accessibility.

Ongoing Efforts and Improvements AIU is dedicated to continuous improvement in accessibility:

• We regularly review and update our content and technology to improve accessibility.
• We engage with accessibility consultants and our community to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.
• We provide training to our content creators and technical staff to enhance accessibility awareness and skills.

Feedback and Contact Information We welcome feedback on accessibility and encourage users to contact us with improvements or issues encountered:

• Email: accessibility@aiu.ac

AIU is committed not only to comply with applicable laws but to go beyond and ensure that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can benefit from our educational offerings. This policy will be reviewed annually to adapt to new standards and feedback from our community.