Keyboard Navigation
Every activity and page in ChimeEdu can be used without a mouse. You can navigate the entire platform using only a keyboard:- Tab moves forward through interactive elements; Shift + Tab moves backward.
- A skip-to-main-content link appears when you press Tab on any page — use it to jump past the navigation and straight to the page content.
- All menus, dropdowns, and dialogs follow standard keyboard patterns: Arrow keys to move between options, Enter to select, and Escape to close and return focus to where you were.
- Map activities include a List View toggle that gives you a keyboard-friendly list of all map pins — no mouse or trackpad required. Look for the “List View” button near the top of the map.
Screen Reader Support
ChimeEdu is tested with screen readers on every release. Supported combinations include:- NVDA with Firefox or Chrome on Windows
- VoiceOver with Safari on macOS and iOS
Display and Visual Preferences
Dark Mode
ChimeEdu includes a platform-wide dark mode with sufficient colour contrast on all text and interactive elements. Switch between Light, Dark, and System (follows your OS setting) from the theme menu in the navigation bar.Reduced Motion
If you have reduced motion enabled in your operating system or browser settings, ChimeEdu will automatically disable non-essential animations — including quiz celebration effects. No configuration inside the app is required.Text Size and Zoom
The platform supports 200% browser zoom without content being cut off or requiring horizontal scrolling (except for maps and data tables, which are inherently two-dimensional). All text scales with your browser’s font size preferences.OpenDyslexic Font
Study Guides offer an OpenDyslexic font option to support readers with dyslexia. Look for the font toggle within a Study Guide activity.Timed Activities and Accommodations
Teachers can enable extended time for individual students on quizzes and assessments. This is designed to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, or other documented accommodation needs — no extra steps required from the student once the teacher has set it up. To enable extended time for a student (teachers):- Open your classroom from the dashboard.
- Go to the Roster tab and find the student.
- Enable the Extended Time toggle for that student.
Alt Text for Images
All image surfaces across ChimeEdu support author-provided alt text, including flash cards, assessment images, activity covers, study guides, timeline events, experience locations, and map pins. When adding an image to any of these areas, you’ll see an alt text field — filling it in ensures screen reader users get a meaningful description of the image.Supported Browsers and Devices
ChimeEdu works on all modern browsers and devices:Internet Explorer is not supported. If you’re using IE, please switch to a modern browser for the best experience.
Known Limitations
ChimeEdu is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The following limitations are present in the current version:- Non-English text passages — the content editor does not yet provide a way to mark non-English passages so screen readers can pronounce them correctly. This will be addressed in a future update.
- Some small icon buttons on mobile (such as the notification bell) may be slightly below the recommended minimum touch target size. This is being improved.
Accessibility Conformance Report
For procurement and institutional review, the full Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT 2.5 Rev WCAG, Standard: WCAG 2.1 AA) is available as a PDF:Download Accessibility Conformance Report (PDF)
VPAT 2.5 Rev WCAG — Standard: WCAG 2.1 AA — Effective July 23, 2026
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you run into an accessibility barrier on ChimeEdu, please let us know. We aim to respond to all accessibility enquiries within 5 business days.Email the Accessibility Team
Send a message to accessibility@chimeedu.com with a description of the barrier you encountered.
Use the Contact Form
Fill out the contact form at app.chimeedu.com/contact — please mention “accessibility” in the subject line.
- The page URL where the issue occurred
- A brief description of what you were trying to do
- The browser and assistive technology you were using (if any)
- What happened — or what didn’t happen — as a result