| Logo/Icon | Product and Description | Issues to Improve | Timeline for Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Marketplace Live Student Software Our family of Student-focused games. | Designed and developed to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA/Section 508. Reports exported from the simulation to Excel are not completely compliant due to a third-party code library not being compliant. For details and workarounds see our Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). | Completed |
| Marketplace Live Instructor Software Dashboard for instructors, with tools for managing students and teams. | Most pages on this site have an accessible design implemented. Certain components require further review and bug fixing. The responsive design is being optimized. | December 22, 2026 |
The Management of Strategy in the Marketplace Optional PDF textbook add-on. | Not optimized for screen reader navigation. | December 22, 2026 | |
 | Marketplace Microsimulations® Student Software Short educational exercises available as a standalone tool, or optionally included in Marketplace. | Designed and developed to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 using NVDA. For details and workarounds see our Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). Further improvements will be made for other screen readers by March 2027. | Completed |
| Marketplace Microsimulations® Instructor Software Management dashboard for instructors using Microsimulations stand-alone. | Most pages on this site have an accessible design implemented. Certain components (used in the Angular framework) require further adjustments and bug fixing. | March 25, 2027 |
 | Chocolate Challenge Student and Instructor Software Student-focused game and instructor management interface. | Most pages on these sites have basic accessibility implemented through the Angular framework. Certain patterns and components require evaluation and improvement. | TBD |
| Sales website for Marketplace products | Not audited for keyboard-only navigation, screen reader navigation, alt text or text contrast. If you would like alternate accommodation, please email [email protected], or call support directly at +1 (865) 522-1946. | TBD |
Accessibility Statement for Marketplace® Simulations
Our Commitment
At Marketplace® Simulations, we are fully committed to providing a rewarding experience for all students where they can easily, equally, and independently engage with our simulations. Our development team makes a continual effort to revise and maintain the accessibility of all Marketplace products. We have thoroughly tested our simulation and collaborated with the disabled community to ensure a good experience.
Standards Compliance
Our existing conformance goal is level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
If you would like to see full details on how we achieve compliance, view our completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
Known Accessibility Issues
Marketplace Simulations are designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA; however, we are aware of some products and supplementary content that still needs to be addressed. We are currently working to improve the accessibility of our products by the below timeline. We are also in the process of upgrading our conformance goal to WCAG 2.2 AA. Timelines for improvement are listed for products that are not fully accessible yet.
Our products and their accessibility status
Contact Us
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our products. If you have any questions or feedback regarding accessibility, please fill out a support ticket, or call support directly at +1 (865) 522-1946.
Last revised 10/21/2026
