Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Our Commitment

TeachTools is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all educators and parents, including those with disabilities. We recognize that teachers and families in Buffalo Public Schools have diverse needs, and we are continually improving the user experience for everyone by applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

This compliance ensures TeachTools meets Buffalo Public Schools vendor accessibility requirements.

Measures to Support Accessibility

TeachTools takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as a core product requirement
• Test with screen readers and assistive technology
• Provide keyboard-accessible navigation throughout
• Maintain high color contrast ratios for readability
• Use semantic HTML for clear content structure

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of teachtools.gmassociates.tech relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript

Accessibility Features Implemented

• ARIA Landmarks: Screen reader navigation with role="navigation", role="main", role="contentinfo"
• Skip Navigation Links: Keyboard users can bypass navigation to reach main content
• Keyboard Accessibility: All interactive elements accessible via keyboard (Tab/Enter)
• Focus Indicators: Visible 3px outline on all focusable elements
• Color Contrast: All text meets WCAG 2.1 AA minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1
• Alt Text: All icons and images have descriptive alternative text
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy and semantic elements
• Responsive Design: Works at all zoom levels up to 200%
• ARIA Labels: Descriptive labels on all interactive elements and SVG icons
• Auto-Translation: ReachOut supports 16 languages for multilingual accessibility

Evaluation Approach

TeachTools assessed the accessibility of teachtools.gmassociates.tech by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation using WCAG 2.1 checklist
• Automated color contrast testing (verified 17.85:1 ratio)
• Manual keyboard navigation testing
• Screen reader compatibility review
• Focus indicator visibility testing

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

teachtools.gmassociates.tech is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, ChromeVox)
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Screen magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)
• Browser text zoom (up to 200%)
• High contrast mode

Buffalo Public Schools Context

TeachTools is built specifically for Buffalo Public Schools educators and serves a diverse community:

• Teachers with varying abilities and technology proficiency
• Parents who speak 16+ different languages
• Families with diverse accessibility needs
• Students requiring accessible credential management

Our WCAG 2.1 AA compliance ensures TeachTools can be used by all members of the BPS community, regardless of ability or language preference.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of teachtools.gmassociates.tech. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: gldavis@buffaloschools.org
• Subject Line: "TeachTools Accessibility Feedback"

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a formal complaint. We will investigate and respond within 7 business days.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of teachtools.gmassociates.tech, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known Limitations:

• External links: May open in new windows without warning. Solution: Use browser settings to control new window behavior.
• Third-party authentication: Google Voice and Infinite Campus login flows rely on external systems. Solution: Contact us if you experience accessibility issues with third-party services.

Formal Approval

This accessibility statement is approved by:

TeachTools / GM Associates
George L. Davis II, Creator & Developer
Music Teacher, Buffalo Public Schools
March 10, 2026