Accessibility Statement
WCAG 2.1 Level AA · Section 508 · ADA · VPAT 2.4 summary
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Our Commitment
Evrica Technologies Inc. is committed to ensuring that the Oscar application is accessible to every learner, including those who use assistive technologies. We design, build, and continuously test Oscar against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II and III.
Conformance Status
Oscar conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA across its core student-facing interfaces. Conformance is verified through automated scanning (aXe, WAVE, Lighthouse) on every release, manual keyboard and screen-reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), and a third-party audit conducted annually.
Features Supporting Accessibility
- Keyboard navigation: All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface, including the chat composer, mood check-in, file upload, and settings.
- Screen reader support: Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and live-region announcements for new Oscar messages.
- Voice input and output: Optional voice mode for students who prefer or require auditory interaction.
- Captions and transcripts: Any audio Oscar produces is paired with a synchronized text transcript.
- Color contrast: Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for body text and 3:1 for large text and meaningful UI elements.
- Focus indicators: Visible focus rings on every interactive element.
- Reduced motion: Honors the
prefers-reduced-motionmedia query for users sensitive to motion. - Responsive design: Functions at viewports as narrow as 320px and zoom levels up to 400% without loss of content or functionality.
- Plain-language UI: Reading level of UI copy targets grade 4–6, with no slang or jargon.
- Bilingual scaffolding: Built-in support for English Language Learners with home-language bridging.
Section 508 — VPAT 2.4 Summary
| Standard | Conformance Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Revised 508 — Chapter 5 (Software) | Supports | Web application; tested against WCAG 2.1 AA. |
| Revised 508 — Chapter 6 (Support Documentation) | Supports | Documentation provided in accessible HTML and tagged PDF. |
| WCAG 2.1 Level A — All Success Criteria | Supports | Validated by automated and manual testing. |
| WCAG 2.1 Level AA — All Success Criteria | Supports | Validated by automated and manual testing. |
| Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (where applicable) | Not Applicable | Oscar is not an authoring tool. |
A full VPAT 2.4 (Revised Section 508 edition) document is available to LEAs upon request to schools@evrica.ai.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Oscar is tested with:
- NVDA + Firefox (Windows)
- JAWS + Chrome (Windows)
- VoiceOver + Safari (macOS / iPadOS / iOS)
- TalkBack + Chrome (Android)
- Switch Control (iPadOS / macOS)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Known Limitations
We continuously work to improve accessibility. Any known issues, along with their remediation timelines, are tracked in our internal accessibility log and disclosed upon request. There are no currently-known WCAG 2.1 AA conformance gaps in the student-facing interfaces.
Feedback and Contact
If you experience any accessibility barrier with Oscar, please contact accessibility@evrica.ai. We aim to acknowledge accessibility reports within two business days and to provide remediation timelines within ten business days.