Accessibility Statement

Devken is committed to making the digital world accessible to everyone.  We provide solutions which incorporates manual accessibility evaluations, user testing, automated accessibility scans, training, and supporting clients who are invested in making their digital assets accessible. This backdrop introduces our commitment to accessibility.

It is our mission to ensure that people with disabilities have full and equal opportunity to access and benefit from the information, products, and services offered by Devken through our website and our other digital assets.

To ensure meaningful access and provide effective communication to people with disabilities, Devken has undertaken the following measures:

Feedback

Devken provides this policy statement and notice, linked from the company homepage, soliciting feedback from our audience on how accessibility can be improved.

We welcome your feedback on how to improve the accessibility of our website.  Please feel free to get in touch via contact@devken.com.

Alternative formats

Devken makes available alternative formats and communication supports upon request.

In making alternative formats available, we always seek the person making the request’s consultation in determining the suitability of an accessible format or communication support.

Please feel free to get in touch with us to request an alternative format or communication support.

Standards

Devken has incorporated and shall make every reasonable effort to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (“W3C”), Web Accessibility Initiative (“WAI”), available at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are technical standards to improve digital accessibility.

Compatibility

Devken website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and the last two versions of major browsers including Chrome, Edge, FireFox, and Safari.

Our website may not display optimally in Internet Explorer or older browsers.

Distribution

Devken makes available and annually distributes this policy statement to all personnel that design, develop, maintain, manage, or otherwise have responsibility for the content and format of our website (“Web Content Personnel”).

Devken requires employees and contractors to comply with this policy.  Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

Policies

Devken develops, implements, and maintains policies on how it will achieve accessibility and meet AODA requirements. Devken reviews its policies on an annual basis.

Expertise

Devken utilizes in-house accessibility experts as well as independent, third-party expert consultants to provide consultation and annually evaluate and test levelaccess.com and other assets for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance.

Devken Accessibility prepares a written report based on the evaluation, which identifies any barriers and provides recommendations to enhance the accessibility of its website.

Our product platform accessibility

Devken goes beyond minimum standards and compliance requirements. Our search tools provide support for leading assistive technologies and incorporate enhancements to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.

Testing

Devken engages in automated testing and user testing of individuals with disabilities to continually assess and improve the accessibility of its website and other digital assets.

Training

Devken conducts training on accessibility and disability and other related subjects. Training is mandatory for all employees including Web Content Personnel. Training is conducted by internal experts as well as independent, third-party subject matter experts. 

Devken also conducts regular internal accessibility training for respective departments. Information on accessibility is also provided for continued education.

Compliance

Through our proactive efforts and genuine commitment to accessibility and following best practices set forth by relevant laws and governing bodies, we believe we not only meet but exceed the digital accessibility requirements imposed by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) as well as other applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Resources

NVDA screen reader (free)

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act