LearnSci Chemistry Guides - Accessibility information

LearnSci Chemistry Guides - Accessibility information

LearnSci Chemistry Guides 

Accessibility information and user guide

Our Commitment

LearnSci is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all of our users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

In our pursuit of excellence, we have chosen to integrate MathJax as the preferred solution for rendering mathematical content. This decision is rooted in our dedication to accessibility, versatility, and the highest standards of mathematical presentation. You can find some of the reasons we chose this approach in the next section.

Quick start guide

Accessibility Extension

You can find detailed information about MathJax accessibility on their website

MathJax features an Accessibility Extension that provides a whole host of features. It can be enabled using the MathJax Contextual Menu (right-click on any typeset expression), and are loaded automatically when enabled.

Special NVDA instructions

If you are using NVDA you will need to download and install a plugin. Available options are:


Why MathJax and MathML?

MathJax is a cross-browser JavaScript library that displays mathematical notation in web browsers, in this instance, using MathML

1. Accessibility benefits

Mathjax uses the web standard MathML Language as its default accessibility option. Although support for MathML has grown in recent years, there are still some browser / screen readers combinations which can struggle when reading MathML. MathJax provides an overlay with accessibility features that can help mitigate these issues.

2. Cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility

MathJax's compatibility across different platforms and browsers supports a consistent and reliable display of mathematical content. 

3. Dynamic and responsive design

MathJax's dynamic rendering capabilities allow for interactive and responsive mathematical content. Users can explore, interact, and engage with mathematical expressions in real-time, fostering a more immersive and effective learning experience.

4. Open source and community support

The decision to integrate MathJax is reinforced by its status as an open-source project with strong community support. This ensures that our implementation remains current, secure, and benefits from ongoing improvements. 

Performance

The performance of the Chemistry Guides can be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the specific combinations of web browsers and screen readers. Different browsers and screen readers may interpret and render content in different ways, which can impact the overall user experience.

Testing and Optimization

We conduct rigorous testing to optimise our products for a broad range of browsers and screen readers. However, due to the diverse and ever-evolving nature of assistive technologies, achieving perfect uniformity in performance across all combinations is not currently possible. Our aim is to strive for the best possible level of legibility across platform and assistive technologies combinations.

We have tested the Chemistry Guides using the following combinations:

  • WIndows + NVDA

  • Windows + JAWS

  • MacOS + VoiceOver

Recommended Configurations

For the best possible experience, we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome in combination with a well-established screen reader like JAWS or NVDA.

Feedback and Assistance

We value user feedback and encourage you to reach out to us if you encounter any accessibility challenges while using our products. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement and enhances our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive experience for everyone.

Email: support@learnsci.com

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone.

















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