Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Zippylang is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying relevant accessibility standards.

As an educational platform designed for primary school children (ages 5-11), we recognise the importance of making our content accessible to all learners, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments.

Conformance Status

Zippylang aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

We are committed to meeting the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA)and the EN 301 549 standard for digital accessibility within the European Union.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links to jump directly to main content
• Screen Reader Support: Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML for assistive technologies
• Reduced Motion: Respects user's system preference to reduce animations
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus states on all interactive elements
• Text-to-Speech: Audio pronunciation for language learning content
• Clear Language: Simple, child-friendly language throughout the platform
• Colour Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios for text and UI elements
• Scalable Text: Content supports browser zoom up to 200%
• AI Disclosure: Clear indication when interacting with AI-generated content

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

• Interactive Games: Some game elements may require visual interaction. We are working on alternative experiences.
• Third-party Content: Embedded content from third parties may not meet all accessibility standards.
• PDF Downloads: Some downloadable worksheets may have accessibility limitations.

Assistive Technologies

Zippylang is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

• VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
• NVDA and JAWS on Windows
• TalkBack on Android
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Screen magnification software

Browser Compatibility

For the best accessible experience, we recommend using the latest versions of:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Feedback and Contact

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

• Email: accessibility@drakonsystems.com
• General Support: support@drakonsystems.com

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Assessment and Review

This accessibility statement was last reviewed in January 2026. We assess our accessibility on an ongoing basis using:

• Automated accessibility testing tools (Lighthouse, axe)
• Manual keyboard navigation testing
• Screen reader testing with VoiceOver
• User feedback and reported issues