Accessibility Statement
Making learning accessible to everyone
Our Commitment
Visual accessibility
High contrast & readable fonts
Keyboard navigation
Full keyboard support
Audio controls
Customizable playback
Screen reader friendly
Semantic HTML & ARIA labels
1. Our Accessibility Goals
At MelodyLingo, we believe that learning should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. We are committed to making our platform usable for all learners, including those with:
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
- Motor disabilities
- Cognitive differences
- Learning disabilities
2. Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- ✓ High contrast color scheme
- ✓ Clear, readable typography (minimum 16px base size)
- ✓ Color is not the only means of conveying information
- ✓ Resizable text without loss of functionality
- ✓ Alternative text for all images and icons
Keyboard Navigation
- ✓ All features accessible via keyboard
- ✓ Logical tab order throughout the application
- ✓ Visible focus indicators
- ✓ Skip navigation links
- ✓ No keyboard traps
Audio & Multimedia
- ✓ Full lyrics text available for all songs
- ✓ Adjustable playback speed
- ✓ Volume controls
- ✓ Visual cues for audio events
- ✓ Pause/play controls always accessible
Screen Reader Support
- ✓ Semantic HTML5 elements
- ✓ ARIA labels and landmarks
- ✓ Descriptive link text
- ✓ Status updates announced
- ✓ Form labels and error messages
3. Keyboard Shortcuts
MelodyLingo supports the following keyboard shortcuts:
4. Standards Compliance
MelodyLingo strives to meet the following accessibility standards:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Section 508: U.S. Federal accessibility requirements
- ARIA 1.2: Accessible Rich Internet Applications
While we aim for full compliance, we acknowledge that some areas may still need improvement. We are continually working to enhance accessibility.
5. Known Limitations
We are aware of the following accessibility limitations:
- Some YouTube videos may not have captions (dependent on content creators)
- AI-generated content may occasionally lack perfect semantic structure
- Complex quiz interactions may require mouse/touch in some cases
We are actively working to address these issues in future updates.
6. Assistive Technology Compatibility
MelodyLingo has been tested with the following assistive technologies:
Screen Readers
- ✓ NVDA (Windows)
- ✓ JAWS (Windows)
- ✓ VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
- ✓ TalkBack (Android)
Browsers
- ✓ Chrome (latest)
- ✓ Firefox (latest)
- ✓ Safari (latest)
- ✓ Edge (latest)
7. Feedback & Support
We welcome feedback on accessibility issues. If you encounter any barriers while using MelodyLingo:
- Email: accessibility@melodylingo.com
- Support: help@melodylingo.com
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
When reporting an issue, please include:
- • Description of the problem
- • Browser and assistive technology used
- • Steps to reproduce the issue
8. Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:
- Conduct accessibility audits
- Test with assistive technologies
- Gather feedback from users with disabilities
- Update our platform based on best practices
- Train our team on accessibility standards
This statement was last reviewed on February 15, 2026.