ACCESSIBILITY | EQUITY THROUGH DESIGN

 

1. Our Commitment to Accessible Learning

A strong introductory section:

Paradox Dogs was built for disabled handlers, by disabled professionals and advocates. Accessibility is not an add-on to our program — it is a cornerstone of our curriculum design, our pacing, and our student experience. Our goal is to create a learning environment where every handler can succeed with dignity, regardless of disability, neurotype, learning style, or processing needs.

 

2. Platform Accessibility Tools (What Students Can Turn On/Off)

This section is specifically tailored to the screenshots you provided.

 

Self-Paced Program (Global Accessibility Feature)

• No timed tests

• No deadlines

• 12-month access

• Work fully at your own pace

This sets the foundation for accessibility for chronic illness, pain disorders, memory issues, executive dysfunction, and fluctuating symptoms.

 

3. Tools for ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

(Matches your UI categories)

Students can enable:

• Focus Timer (Pomodoro-style pacing)

• Progress Checkmarks (visual reinforcement)

• Visual Task Breakdown (chunked content, simplified steps)

These tools support:

• Task initiation struggles

• Executive load management

• Visual progress tracking

• Reducing overwhelm

 

4. Autism Support Tools

Students can toggle:

• Predictable Layout

• Literal Labels (no figurative language or metaphors in UI)

• Sensory-Friendly Colors

• Reduced Surprises (removing unexpected animations or layout shifts)

Designed to support:

• Sensory regulation

• Processing clarity

• Reduced cognitive burden

• Autistic learning styles and safety considerations

 

5. Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing Accessibility

Built-in platform options:

• Video Captions

• Visual Alerts

• Speech-to-Text (for typing without audio)

These tools ensure equal access for D/HoH handlers and for students who cannot process audio due to auditory processing disorders (APD).

 

6. Cognitive Support (TBI, Memory, Processing Disorders)

Students may activate:

• Focus Mode (removes distractions)

• Reading Guide (highlighted line tracking)

• Simplified Layout (removes decorative clutter for clearer reading)

Benefits include:

• Reduced visual overload

• Safer pacing for cognitive fatigue

• Clearer, more digestible reading

 

7. Visual Accessibility

Platform tools include:

• High-Contrast Mode

• Adjustable Font Size (with slider)

• Dyslexia-Friendly Font

• Reduce Motion (minimizes parallax, animations, transitions)

Supports students with:

• Low vision

• Dyslexia

• Migraines or motion sensitivity

• Color blindness

 

8. Screen Reader Compatibility

Students can turn on:

• Built-in Screen Reader Mode

• Speech-to-Text Input

Site content is created with:

• Descriptive alt text

• Clear heading structure

• Semantic organization

• Printed transcripts where applicable

 

9. Additional Learning Accommodations Offered by Paradox Dogs

This is where you highlight your teaching style and accommodations, separate from the platform.

We offer:

• Alternative document formats (PDF, Google Docs, text-only)

• Captioned or written versions of lessons when available

• Flexible deadlines within the pacing structure

• Support navigating the platform or curriculum

• Clear, step-based instructions for all learning modules

 

10. Limitations & Transparency

A good section to protect your program legally and ethically:

While we strive to remove as many barriers as possible, some limitations may exist:

• Some third-party tools have constraints outside our control

• Older content may still be undergoing accessibility updates

• User-generated content (uploads or screenshots) may not meet all standards

• Captioning is ongoing for newly released videos

 

11. Requesting Additional Accommodations

Short, clear, and student-centered.

If you experience a barrier or need an accommodation not listed or accommodations throughout the onboarding process, contact:
📧 paradoxdogsinfo@gmail.com

TITLED: ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES
We typically respond within 3–5 business days.

Our platform comes with a built-in accommodation request feature.

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12. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

 

We regularly review and improve accessibility across:

• Curriculum visuals

• Video captioning

• Color choices and contrast

• Alt-text quality

• Layout predictability

• Student feedback integration