Our accessibility target
Our engineering target is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA for the released teacher, account, library, reporting, legal, and primary gameplay journeys. We use automated checks, keyboard testing, responsive browser testing, and visual inspection. Automated tests alone do not prove conformance.
Current accessibility features
- Visible keyboard focus and logical tab order on prioritized release surfaces.
- Semantic buttons, links, labels, status regions, headings, and dialog behavior.
- Mobile and zoom-responsive layouts with no required horizontal scrolling in the primary workflows.
- High-contrast text and controls, with status communicated by words as well as color.
- Reduced-motion behavior where animation is present.
- KaTeX-rendered mathematics in supported games and review materials, with readable text fallbacks where practical.
- Server-authoritative time and scoring so assistive technology does not need to reproduce hidden client logic.
- Alias-only reports and privacy-safe support channels.
Known limitations
The Arcade preserves many existing games exactly. Not every legacy game has completed the same level of manual assistive-technology review or visual modernization as the flagship games and new teacher surfaces.
- Some game mechanics that rely heavily on rapid visual positioning may need an alternate classroom activity for a learner who cannot use that interaction.
- Some older game canvases may provide less meaningful screen-reader output than their surrounding controls.
- Third-party browser, Firebase authentication, reCAPTCHA/App Check, or payment interfaces may have accessibility behavior outside our direct control.
These limitations are tracked as release evidence or deferred maintenance; they are not hidden behind a blanket compliance statement.
Teacher planning
Teachers should preview a selected game with the learner's device and assistive technology before assigning it. If a game creates a barrier, choose another game or instructional format, allow additional time where locally appropriate, and report the barrier so it can be reproduced and fixed.
Report an accessibility barrier
Use the product feedback form and choose the accessibility category. Describe the page, control, browser or device, assistive technology if relevant, expected behavior, and what occurred. Do not include a student name, answer, room code, or other personal information. The form returns a tracking code; when a fix is published, the status can link to the corresponding recent-change entry.
You may also email info@reminiscentroadmedia.com with the subject “Ascent Arcade accessibility.”
Reference
The U.S. Department of Justice explains that state and local governments and businesses open to the public must ensure their online services are accessible to people with disabilities. See Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA.