Accessibility at Lateral Entry Jobs
We want every candidate, employer and partner–including people with disabilities–to be able to use our website, products and services. This page explains our commitment, standards, testing approach, known issues, and how to request help or accommodations.
Last updated: 25 August 2025 • Region: India (IST)
1. Our Commitment
Lateral Entry Jobs is committed to providing a website, application experience and hiring process that are accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We continuously improve accessibility and usability and apply relevant standards to meet our goal of inclusive, barrier‑free access.
We design for accessibility from the start, not as an afterthought–covering content, navigation, forms, assessments, documentation, and customer support.
2. Standards & Conformance
- Primary standard: We aim to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA for web content and interactions.
- Authoring practices: We follow WAI‑ARIA authoring guidelines and use semantic HTML, ARIA roles and labels only when necessary.
- Documents: PDFs and downloadable files are produced with proper tags, reading order, alt text, and bookmarks. We provide HTML or accessible formats when feasible.
- Color & motion: We target a minimum 4.5:1 text contrast and respect user preferences for reduced motion, dark/light modes and font scaling.
Note: Conformance is an ongoing goal while features evolve. We perform periodic audits and remediate issues based on severity.
3. Scope
This statement covers our public website (lateralentry.jobs), candidate and employer portals, documentation, and support channels (email, chat). It excludes third‑party content we do not control (see Section 10).
4. Accessible Product Features
4.1 Navigation & Structure
- Logical heading hierarchy (H1→H6) and descriptive page titles.
- Landmarks for header, nav, main, aside, and footer.
- Skip to main content links on every page.
- Consistent navigation and breadcrumb trails on multi‑step flows.
4.2 Keyboard & Focus
- Full keyboard support for menus, forms, dialogs and carousels.
- Visible focus styles; no removal of outlines.
- Logical tab order and focus trapping in modals.
4.3 Forms & Errors
- Labels, instructions and relevant
aria-describedby. - Accessible error messages with text, role alerts and examples.
- Clear required fields and flexible time limits for long forms.
4.4 Media
- Captioned videos; transcripts for audio; audio‑descriptions when needed.
- Player controls keyboard accessible; no auto‑play with sound.
4.5 Images & Graphics
- Meaningful
alttext; decorative images marked appropriately. - Charts accompanied by data tables or text summaries.
4.6 Color, Contrast & Motion
- Minimum contrast ratios per WCAG 2.2; no color‑only communication.
- Respects prefers‑reduced‑motion; minimizes parallax/auto‑animations.
4.7 Content & Language
- Plain language and consistent terminology.
- Language attributes on pages/sections; abbreviations expanded on first use.
4.8 Authentication & Security
- Login flows accessible with password managers and 2FA apps.
- Timeout warnings and easy session extension on long forms.
5. Testing & Monitoring
We combine automated checks, manual expert testing, and assistive technology reviews. Critical user journeys are tested before each major release.
| Method | Tools / Setup | Cadence | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated checks | axe DevTools, Lighthouse, CI rules | Per commit & release | Engineering |
| Manual reviews | Keyboard, focus, color, zoom @200% | Monthly | Design + QA |
| Screen reader | NVDA + Firefox (Windows), JAWS + Chrome (Windows), VoiceOver + Safari (macOS/iOS), TalkBack + Chrome (Android) | Quarterly | QA + external partners |
| Usability with AT users | Scenario‑based tasks | Bi‑annually | Research |
We can share an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR/VPAT) on request.
6. Assistive Tech & Browser Support
We target current and previous major versions of modern browsers, and test with popular screen readers and platform AT.
Screen readers & AT
- NVDA (latest) with Firefox on Windows
- JAWS (latest) with Chrome on Windows
- VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
- TalkBack with Chrome on Android
- Switch/keyboard navigation and dictation (Voice Control)
Browsers
- Chrome, Firefox, Edge (latest two versions)
- Safari 2 latest major versions (macOS & iOS)
- Android Chrome latest 2 versions
7. Accessible Recruitment & Assessments
We ensure that candidates with disabilities have equal access to our application, interview and assessment processes.
- Reasonable accommodations: Extended time, rest breaks, accessible digital tests (screen‑reader friendly), alternate formats, remote/onsite options, interpreters or readers as needed.
- How to request: Use the form in Section 8 or email access@lateralentryjobs.org at least 3 working days before your interview/assessment.
- Confidentiality: Accommodation information is handled discreetly and used only to arrange support.
8. Report a Barrier / Request Help
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or need an accommodation, please contact us. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
Contact options
- Email: access@lateralentryjobs.org
- Phone/WhatsApp (IST): +91 12 3456 7890
- Accessible feedback form (below)
Support hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00 IST.
9. Alternative Formats
We can provide content in alternative formats on request (e.g., large print, accessible PDF/HTML, braille-ready files, audio). Typical turnaround: 5–7 business days depending on length and complexity.
Request via access@lateralentryjobs.org with the page/document link and preferred format.
10. Third‑Party Content & Integrations
Some areas use third‑party services (e.g., payment, analytics, embedded media, maps). We select vendors that prioritize accessibility and provide alternatives when practical. If a third‑party component is not fully accessible, we document issues and seek improvements.
Statement of partial conformance: Content that is not under our control may not conform in full (WCAG 2.2 §5). We welcome reports to help us escalate fixes.
11. Known Limitations (Live Log)
We maintain a transparent log of known issues and workarounds.
| Area | Issue | Impact | Workaround | Status / ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job search filters | Keyboard focus may skip to content on dynamic filter expand/collapse | Medium (keyboard users) | Use list view; filter using URL params | Fix planned in Q4’25 |
| Some legacy PDFs | Missing tags/reading order | Low–Medium | Request accessible HTML on demand | Remediation ongoing |
If you spot an issue not listed here, please report it (Section 8).
12. Roadmap & Timelines
- Quarterly: Full sweep of templates/components for WCAG 2.2 AA; fix regressions from audits.
- Bi‑annual: External audit with AT user testing; publish updated ACR summary.
- Ongoing: Training for design, engineering, content teams; accessibility checks in CI/CD.
13. Governance & Responsibilities
Roles
- Accessibility Lead: Owns policy, audits, roadmap.
- Design & Content: Color/contrast, typography, alt text, headings, plain language.
- Engineering: Semantics, ARIA, keyboard support, testing and CI rules.
- QA & Research: Manual checks, AT sessions, reporting.
- Support: Handles accessibility tickets & accommodations.
Guidelines we enforce
- Use semantic HTML first; ARIA as enhancement only.
- Never remove focus outlines; ensure visible focus.
- All interactive elements reachable and operable by keyboard.
- Provide captions/transcripts for media and summaries for charts.
- Test with at least one screen reader per platform.
14. Equal Opportunity & Non‑Discrimination
Lateral Entry Jobs is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate based on disability, and we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our services and recruitment processes. We encourage employer partners to uphold inclusive hiring practices and we offer guidance to help them do so.
15. Privacy for Accessibility Requests
Information you share about disabilities or accommodations is treated confidentially and used solely to coordinate support. It is retained only as long as necessary and handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
16. Contact
For accessibility questions or requests, contact:
- Email: access@lateralentryjobs.org
- Phone/WhatsApp: +91 12 3456 7890 (Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00 IST)
- Postal: Accessibility Lead, Lateral Entry Jobs, [Your Address], India