Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to making Tether accessible to everyone
Our Commitment
Tether is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
Tether includes the following accessibility features:
- Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible via keyboard
- Screen Reader Support: Semantic HTML and ARIA labels for assistive technologies
- Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG contrast requirements
- Resizable Text: Content can be zoomed up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard focus
- Dark/Light Mode: Theme options to accommodate visual preferences
- Reduced Motion: Animations respect user preferences for reduced motion
Keyboard Shortcuts
The following keyboard shortcuts are available throughout the application:
- Tab: Navigate to the next interactive element
- Shift + Tab: Navigate to the previous interactive element
- Enter/Space: Activate buttons and links
- Escape: Close modals and dialogs
- Arrow Keys: Navigate within menus and date pickers
Browser Support
Tether works best with the latest versions of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
We recommend using the latest browser version for the best accessibility experience.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:
- Third-party embedded content may not fully meet accessibility standards
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
- Complex data visualizations may require alternative text descriptions
We are actively working to address these limitations.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Tether. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:
- Email: [email protected]
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Tether relies on the following technologies to work with your browser and assistive technologies:
- HTML5
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Orbital Solutions assesses the accessibility of Tether through the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
- Manual testing with screen readers and keyboard navigation
- User feedback and testing
This statement was last updated on June 17, 2026.