Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Autonomy Heroes is committed to making our website and CARLA evaluation platform accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide equal access to information and functionality for all users, regardless of their abilities or technologies used.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and evaluation platform, and we welcome feedback from our users on how we can better serve the diverse needs of the autonomous vehicle engineering community.

Accessibility Features

Our website and platform include the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
• Screen reader compatibility with proper heading structure
• Alternative text for images and graphical content
• High contrast ratios designed for readability
• Responsive design that works across devices and screen sizes
• Form labels properly associated with input fields
• Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Descriptive link text and button labels
• Consistent navigation and page structure
• Text content that can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality

CARLA Evaluation Platform Accessibility

Our CARLA evaluation platform includes specific accessibility considerations:

• Screen reader announcements for evaluation status updates
• Keyboard shortcuts for common evaluation actions
• Alternative text descriptions for simulation visual elements
• High contrast mode for interface elements
• Adjustable text size for evaluation instructions
• Audio cues and visual indicators for important events
• Clear error messages and validation feedback

Standards Compliance

We are committed to working toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

We also comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure our services are accessible to all users.

Assistive Technology Support

Our website and platform are designed to work with assistive technologies including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Voice recognition software
• Screen magnification software
• Switch navigation devices
• Alternative keyboards and pointing devices

Accessibility Support and Assistance

If you experience any difficulty accessing our website or evaluation platform, or if you need assistance with any part of our services, please contact us:

We will work with you to provide the information, services, or assistance you need in an accessible format. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to respond to accessibility requests.

Evaluation Accommodations

For candidates requiring accommodations during CARLA evaluations, we provide:

• Extended time for evaluations
• Alternative input methods
• Screen reader compatible evaluation interfaces
• Large print or high contrast displays
• Audio descriptions of visual simulation elements
• Keyboard-only navigation options
• Custom interface configurations

Please contact us at least 5 business days before your scheduled evaluation to discuss accommodation needs.

Feedback and Continuous Improvement

We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of our website and services. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement and better serve all users.

Please send accessibility feedback to contact@autonomyheroes.comand include details about:

• The specific page or feature you were using
• The assistive technology you were using (if any)
• The problem you encountered
• Your suggestions for improvement

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content meets accessibility standards, we may not have control over third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we will work to address the issue.

Regular Testing and Updates

We are committed to improving accessibility and plan to implement regular testing of our website and platform. As we grow, we will incorporate both automated tools and manual testing methods, and seek feedback from accessibility experts and users with disabilities to identify and address potential barriers.