Accessibility Statement
Atomic Jolt is committed to ensuring its products are inclusive and meet the diverse accessibility needs of our users. Atomic Discussions strives for WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA and Section 508 conformance. Regular testing is conducted to identify conformance issues, with processes in place for timely remediation of accessibility issues that are identified. The statements below are accurate as of the date indicated.
Atomic Discussions has been evaluated by Atomic Jolt according to WCAG 2.1 standards. Testing is regularly conducted using automated tools, assistive technology (such as screen readers, keyboard testing, etc.), and coding best practices. Mechanisms are in place for logging and fixing accessibility defects.
Atomic Jolt Accessibility Conformance Report
Based on VPAT® Version 2.4
Product: Atomic Discussions
Date: Apr 2025
Contact: info@atomicjolt.com
Evaluation Methods Used: Manual testing by Atomic Jolt with supported screen readers and other accessibility technologies.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines:
- Revised Section 508 standards as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (Level A/AA)
Note: This product operates inside of the Canvas LMS, we do not control the accessibility of their software. You may refer to the Canvas VPAT for information on their level of conformance.
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Supports with Exceptions: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
Atomic Jolt Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) Report
Principle 1: Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
1.1.1 Non-text Content
(Level A)
| Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions provides text alternatives to non-text
content, and provides the ability to attach text content to
user-generated non-text content. There are two inputs with
improperly associated labels, which will be fixed in the next
release.
|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
(Level A)
| Not Applicable |
Atomic Discussions does not contain audio-only or video-only
content. Users are responsible for accessibility of content they
upload, and Atomic Discussions does support adding captions and
transcripts.
|
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
(Level A)
| Not Applicable |
Atomic Discussions does not contain audio or video by default.
Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload.
|
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
(Level A)
| Not Applicable |
Atomic Discussions does not contain audio or video by default.
Users are responsible for the accessibility of content they
upload.
|
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
(Level AA)
| Not Applicable | Atomic Discussions does not contain live audio or video. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
(Level AA)
| Not Applicable |
Atomic Discussions does not contain prerecorded video. Users are
responsible for the accessibility of content they upload.
|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
(Level A)
| Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions information, structure, and relationships can
be programmatically determined or are available in text. There
are two inputs with improperly associated labels, which will be
fixed in the next release.
|
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
(Level A)
| Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions maintains consistent structures allowing
correct reading sequences to be programmatically determined. One
known exception is the back and more options buttons in the
analytics view, which will be fixed in the next release.
|
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
(Level A)
| Supports |
Instructions for using Atomic Discussions do not rely on sensory
characteristics.
|
1.3.4 Orientation
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not restrict usage to a single display
orientation.
|
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions input field purposes can be programmatically
determined.
|
1.4.1 Use of Color
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not convey information by color alone.
|
1.4.2 Audio Control
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions doesn't not contain any prerecorded audio,
and user-generated content does not auto-play.
|
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
(Level AA)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions maintains a contrast of at least 4.5:1. |
1.4.4 Resize text
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions can be resized to 200% without loss of
content or functionality.
|
1.4.5 Images of Text
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Images of text are not provided by Atomic Discussions. Users are
responsible for accessibility of content they upload, and Atomic
Discussions provides the ability to associate alt text to
user-generated images.
|
1.4.10 Reflow
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions can be presented at a width of 320 pixels
without loss of content or functionality.
|
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions graphical objects and user interface elements
meet minimum 3:1 contrast.
|
1.4.12 Text Spacing
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions users can change text spacing without loss of
content or functionality.
|
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions content is dismissible via the escape key and
persistent while hovered. One menu type is not able to be closed
via keyboard, this will be fixed in the next release.
|
Principle 2: Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
2.1.1 Keyboard
(Level A)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions functionality is keyboard-operable. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not trap focus when navigating by
keyboard.
|
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
(Level A 2.1 only)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions does not use custom keyboard shortcuts. |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
(Level A)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain time limited content. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not contain moving, blinking, or
scrolling content.
|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
(Level A)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain any blinking content. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not have a skip link but repeated
controls are minimal and easy to bypass.
|
2.4.2 Page Titled
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions has appropriate titles to describe their
purpose.
|
2.4.3 Focus Order
(Level A)
| Partially Supports |
Navigating Atomic Discussions by keyboard or screen reader
occurs in consistent and logical sequence. See 1.3.2
|
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
| Supports |
The purpose of each link in Atomic Discussions is clearly
identified by its text, supplemented with labels when necessary.
|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways
(Level AA)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions pages can be navigated in multiple ways. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions pages contain a single H1 header describing
the purpose of its content, and additional headers maintain
logical structure.
|
2.4.7 Focus Visible
(Level AA)
| Partially Supports |
Focus is inconsistently visible throughout Atomic Discussions
when navigated by keyboard. This will be fixed in the next
release.
|
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
(Level A 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not require navigation by multipoint or
path-based gestures.
|
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
(Level A 2.1 only)
| Supports |
No actions in Atomic Discussions complete on mouse-down, and
thus can be aborted by moving the mouse away from the button or
target area before mouse-up.
|
2.5.3 Label in Name
(Level A 2.1 only)
| Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions visible and accessible labels match, and any
controls that use icons or symbols are given consistent labels.
A few buttons have incorrect labels, which will be fixed in the
next release.
|
2.5.4 Motion Actuation
(Level A 2.1 only)
| Supports | Atomic Discussions does not contain any motion operations. |
Principle 3: Understandable
Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
3.1.1 Language of Page
(Level A)
| Supports |
All Atomic Discussions pages contain a defined language value.
|
3.1.2 Language of Parts
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Multi-language content is not provided by Atomic Discussions.
Users are responsible for accessibility of content they upload,
and user-generated content can be supplemented with appropriate
HTML language tags.
|
3.2.1 On Focus
(Level A)
| Supports |
Moving focus when navigating Atomic Discussions never results in
an action or change of context.
|
3.2.2 On Input
(Level A)
| Supports |
Modifying input fields in Atomic Discussions does not
automatically initiate any action or navigation.
|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions contains consistent navigation patterns
across all pages and content.
|
3.2.4 Consistent Identification
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions components are labeled and behave
consistently across the application.
|
3.3.1 Error Identification
(Level A)
| Supports |
Forms in Atomic Discussions are validated and errors are
properly identified and described to the user.
|
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
(Level A)
| Supports |
Content in Atomic Discussions requiring user input contains
appropriate labels.
|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion
(Level AA)
| Supports |
When user errors are encountered in Atomic Discussions,
suggestions are provided for fixing it.
|
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
(Level AA)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not contain legal, financial, or test
data.
|
Principle 4: Robust
Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
4.1.1 Parsing
(Level A)
| Supports |
Atomic Discussions is constructed to proper HTML5 standards.
|
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
(Level A)
| Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions UI components use HTML and ARIA best
practices. There is a menu that has improper aria attributes,
this will be fixed in the next release.
|
4.1.3 Status Messages
(Level AA 2.1 only)
| Supports |
Updates to content, status changes, and notifications that
display visually have corresponding audio announcements for
screen readers.
|
Section 508
Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
Without Vision | Supports |
Atomic Discussions has been optimized to work well with screen
readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
|
With Limited Vision | Supports |
Atomic Discussions supports screen magnification and
browser-provided zoom functionality.
|
Without Perception of Color | Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not require color perception for
operation.
|
Without Hearing | Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not use any audio for its operation.
|
With Limited Hearing | Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not use any audio for its operation.
|
Without Speech | Supports | Atomic Discussions does not require speech for operation. |
With Limited Manipulation | Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not require fine motor control or
simultaneous actions. It is accessible via keyboard and touch
devices.
|
With Limited Reach and Strength | Supports |
Atomic Discussions does not require fine motor control or
simultaneous actions. It is accessible via keyboard and touch
devices.
|
With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities | Supports |
Atomic Discussions supports adaptation of content by end users.
|
Chapter 4 Hardware
Note: These criteria are all Not Applicable because Atomic Search is not a Hardware Product.
Chapter 5 Software
Note: These criteria are Not Applicable as Atomic Search is a web application that does not directly access platform accessibility services.
Chapter 6 Support Documentation and Services
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
602 Support Documentation | | |
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | N/A | |
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | Partially Supports |
Atomic Discussions documentation is hosted on the Hubspot
Platform. Hubspot does not have an official accessibility
statement but is sufficiently conformant.
|
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation
| N/A | |
603 Support Services | | |
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features
| N/A | |
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | N/A | |