We’re committed to making items accessible to everyone. That means every quiz, poll, survey, and form you create with Opinion Stage is designed to be usable by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities.
That’s why we’ve enhanced our platform to support a wide range of accessibility features, making your items more inclusive by default with no extra setup required on your part.
What accessibility features are supported: examples
Here are examples of what’s included:
Screen reader support
All interactive elements include ARIA roles and labels, allowing screen readers to announce them clearly and accurately.Keyboard navigation
Every button, dropdown, and input field is fully operable using just a keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space, Esc, and more).Visible focus states
We’ve added consistent, high-contrast outlines so users can see which element is currently focused.Accessible form fields
Every field includes hidden labels for screen readers and meaningful error messages when validation fails.Proper HTML structure
We use semantic HTML elements, such as <section>, <header>, and <footer>, along with roles like radiogroup and radio, to ensure a logical reading order and grouping.Smart ARIA attributes
Attributes like aria-checked, aria-expanded, and aria-live keep users informed about interactive states, selections, and navigation changes.Image alt-text
When you upload an image, we automatically use the file name as the default alt text - so it’s never left blank.
You can edit the alt text at any time to make it more descriptive or contextually relevant. This ensures that screen reader users can understand the purpose of every image.
Compliance with WCAG 2.1
Opinion Stage aligns with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, a widely recognized standard for digital accessibility.
These guidelines help make content more accessible to people with:
Blindness or low vision
Deafness or hearing loss
Limited mobility
Cognitive or learning disabilities
Speech impairments
Sensitivity to light or animations
They also make your content more usable overall - for everyone.
Tips for creating accessible content
While we take care of most technical accessibility for you, here are a few ways you can make your content even more accessible:
Write clear, concise question text. Avoid jargon or overly complex language.
Use descriptive alt text for images. Say what’s important about the image. By default, all images uploaded to the system get the file name as their alt text.
Use an accessible color theme. All Opinion Stage built-in color themes used in Opinion Stage are accessible, so if you use them, you should be fine. If creating a custom theme, verify it is accessible using the WebAIM accessibility tool.
Use descriptive hyperlinks. When adding links to your items, use a hyperlink that clearly states what the link is about.
Use accessible videos. Opinion Stage supports adding videos from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, and Instagram to your items. To make them accessible, make sure closed captions are turned on.