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HMH products support accessibility
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HMH designs products that help our customers tailor their instructional experiences to meet specific needs, learning paths, and goals. Our products incorporate:
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HMH is committed to providing accessible curriculum materials and learning tools for students and teachers. We are dedicated to improving their experiences by implementing digital accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
HMH strives to create digital content that can be accessed with or without the aid of assistive technology by all users.
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We create accessible user experiences
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We recognize that not all learning experiences will be the same for all students. That’s why we design content that is centered on best practices and the needs of users by attending to reading order, embedding alternative text, and creating content that works with screen readers.
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We align with applicable WCAG specifications
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HMH’s content development practices include evaluating accessibility needs and requirements based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). We continually work to improve our standardized practices and use the data we collect to help us create, refine, and expand the accessibility of our content and platforms.
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We implement standardized practices
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We continuously update our standardized practices to meet accessibility guidelines. New products developed after 2018 have been designed using these practices.
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Promoting a culture that values accessibility
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We strive to create a culture of growth through learning. We do this by educating team members on accessibility practices, expanding their awareness, and providing a connection to the educators who use our products and services.
Our Accessibility Advisory Board serves to drive consistency across HMH products and lines of business.
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Being transparent with users
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We listen to our users and are committed to improving our entire learning experience by making our products as accessible as possible. HMH has made strides in addressing user concerns, and we aim to understand and meet their needs through ongoing improvements.
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Committed to continuous growth
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HMH strives to anticipate the needs of all learners. If there are gaps in our practices, we will collaborate with educators to find solutions. We welcome questions and feedback on product design and accessibility.
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Contact our team with any accessibility-related questions or feedback.
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HMH designs products that help our customers tailor their instructional experiences to meet specific needs, learning paths, and goals. Our products incorporate:
Screen reader functionality
Keyboard navigation
Alternative text and audio description
Refreshable Braille
Magnification and color contrast
Highlighter and eraser tools
How we approach accessibility
HMH is committed to providing accessible curriculum materials and learning tools for students and teachers. We are dedicated to improving their experiences by implementing digital accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
We develop accessible materials
HMH strives to create digital content that can be accessed with or without the aid of assistive technology by all users.
We create accessible user experiences
We recognize that not all learning experiences will be the same for all students. That’s why we design content that is centered on best practices and the needs of users by attending to reading order, embedding alternative text, and creating content that works with screen readers.
We align with applicable WCAG specifications
HMH’s content development practices include evaluating accessibility needs and requirements based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). We continually work to improve our standardized practices and use the data we collect to help us create, refine, and expand the accessibility of our content and platforms.
We implement standardized practices
We continuously update our standardized practices to meet accessibility guidelines. New products developed after 2018 have been designed using these practices.
Promoting a culture that values accessibility
We strive to create a culture of growth through learning. We do this by educating team members on accessibility practices, expanding their awareness, and providing a connection to the educators who use our products and services.
We listen to our users and are committed to improving our entire learning experience by making our products as accessible as possible. HMH has made strides in addressing user concerns, and we aim to understand and meet their needs through ongoing improvements.
HMH strives to anticipate the needs of all learners. If there are gaps in our practices, we will collaborate with educators to find solutions. We welcome questions and feedback on product design and accessibility.
Contact our team with any accessibility-related questions or feedback.
