Accessibility Statement

Scientific Communicate Advances Research Excellence (SCOARE) is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive online experience for all users, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our educational resources supporting evidence-based mentoring and research career development are accessible to the widest possible audience.

Commitment to Accessibility

SCOARE is actively working to improve the accessibility and usability of this website and aims to follow recognized accessibility best practices and standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and WCAG) 2.2 Level AA where feasible.

Accessibility considerations are incorporated throughout the website design, development, and content creation process as part of our ongoing commitment to equitable access and inclusive learning.

Accessibility Features

This website includes accessibility features such as:

  • Keyboard navigability

  • Alternative text for images

  • Captioned videos with transcripts available

  • Accessible PDF documents where possible

  • Screen reader compatibility considerations

  • Color contrast review for readability

  • Responsive and mobile-friendly design

The website is developed using the Squarespace platform, which includes baseline accessibility and responsive design capabilities.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Accessibility and usability considerations are reviewed during ongoing website development and content updates. SCOARE incorporates accessibility best practices as part of its internal review and development process, including the use of accessibility evaluation tools and manual review methods where appropriate.

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort and are committed to continuous improvement.

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility across all content and functionality, some limitations may exist. For example:

  • Some external websites or third-party resources linked from this site may not fully meet accessibility standards.

  • Some archived or older materials may not yet be fully remediated for accessibility.

We continue working to identify and address accessibility barriers whenever possible.

Accessibility Assistance and Feedback

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, encounter an accessibility barrier, or would like to request information in an alternative format, please contact: scoare@mdanderson.org

Reasonable efforts will be made to provide accessible alternatives or assistance in a timely manner.

We welcome feedback on the accessibility and usability of the SCOARE website and value input that helps us improve the experience for all users.

Last updated: May 2026