Overview:
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Content Summary: This page outlines the accessibility principles and practices guiding the AI and access research project, including commitments to plain language, assistive technology compatibility, privacy considerations, and ongoing feedback to ensure inclusivity throughout the project.
Accessibility is at the heart of this project, and we are committed to ensuring that this website and all related content meet high standards of usability and inclusivity.
The final report is available in HTML, plain text markdown, audio with visual descriptions of any charts, and ASL video with a Deaf interpreter at axis.grunt.ca
Below, I outline the principles and practices guiding accessibility for this project.
My Accessibility Commitments
- Plain Language: This website and final reportt is written at a grade 9 reading level to ensure clarity and comprehension, using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level test.
- Screen Reader and Speech-to-Text Compatibility: All website content is designed to prioritize screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- English Text: All materials will be presented in English, and audio or video media will include English captions or transcripts at minimum. This is an English-language project, although translations into other visual or spoken/written languages may be explored adjacent to this work.
The final report will be translated to ASL and filmed with a Deaf Interpreter. - Visual Descriptions: Images and videos generated or photographed during this project will include detailed visual descriptions to provide meaningful access to users with visual impairments.
- Plain Text Content: No PDFs will be used. Any external text content will be quoted directly in HTML on the website or made available as plain text files for ease of access.
Privacy and AI Considerations
This project is committed to respecting privacy while navigating the evolving legal and ethical frameworks around AI. While we strive to adhere to Canadian privacy laws, please be aware that some tools used in this project (such as accessiblesurveys.com, forms.google.com, and by wordpress.com) may process data on servers located in countries without equivalent privacy protections.
If you have privacy concerns, we recommend avoiding using this website and emailing access@grunt.ca for the report.
For more details on privacy, please see this website’s Privacy Policy.
Feedback and Questions
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and your feedback is very valuable. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please email at access@grunt.ca.