Our Commitment

Startvest LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience of IdeaLift and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Standard

IdeaLift aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

We are actively working toward full Level AA conformance across all areas of the IdeaLift platform. This is an ongoing effort, and we are making continuous improvements.

Accessibility Features

IdeaLift includes the following accessibility features:

Keyboard navigation — All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
Screen reader support — Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and live regions for dynamic content
Skip navigation — A “Skip to main content” link is provided on all pages
Color contrast — Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
Focus indicators — Visible focus rings on all interactive elements for keyboard users
Text resizing — Content remains usable when text is resized up to 200%
Dark mode — A system-respecting dark theme with maintained contrast ratios
Form accessibility — Labels, error messages, and instructions are programmatically associated with form controls
Page titles — Unique, descriptive titles on all pages
Language declaration — The page language is declared for assistive technologies

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are actively working to resolve them:

Third-party content — Some embedded content from third-party services (e.g. video players, analytics widgets) may not fully meet accessibility standards
Complex data visualizations — Some charts and graphs may not be fully accessible to screen readers. We provide text alternatives where possible
Older pages — Some legacy pages are being updated incrementally to meet current standards

Compatibility

IdeaLift is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
Keyboard-only navigation
Browser accessibility settings (high contrast mode, text scaling)

IdeaLift is tested in the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Assessment Approach

We assess accessibility through the following methods:

Automated testing — Regular scans using accessibility linting tools integrated into our development pipeline
Manual testing — Keyboard-only and screen reader testing during development and code review
Standards review — Code audits against WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria across all four principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust)
User feedback — Accessibility issues reported by users are prioritized and tracked

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of IdeaLift. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (910) 408-2514 (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM EST)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. When reporting an issue, please include:

The page URL where you encountered the issue
The assistive technology you were using (if any)
A description of the problem and what you expected to happen

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time project. Our development team reviews accessibility as part of our standard code review process, and we are committed to addressing issues promptly as they are identified.

Accessibility Statement