Kortext achieves top ranking with 100% gold ASPIREscore for 2026
Kortext has once again achieved a 100% gold ASPIREscore for the quality and transparency of our accessibility information, ranking joint first on the ASPIRElist of digital platforms.
How ASPIRE assesses statement quality
ASPIRE provides external verification and ranking for accessibility statements across learning platforms and publishers. Kortext has been a supporter of ASPIRE since its inception in 2018, earning an excellence award at the inaugural ASPIRE Awards.
The latest ASPIREreview by accessibility specialists at textBOX details Kortext’s 100% score across all communication and content information criteria. These include: discoverability, currency, contact information, DRM transparency, image descriptions, navigation, screen reader compatibility, text‑to‑speech and magnification/reflow.
Our transparent accessibility statement
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusive learning, we expanded and refreshed our accessibility statement for 2026. It now includes:
• A more detailed testing and governance section
• Confirmation of our alignment with relevant legislation
• A screen reader and browser/OS compatibility matrix
• New keyboard shortcuts and troubleshooting guidance
These updates provide ‘exactly the kind of user‑focused transparency that builds confidence with users and procurement teams’, according to the Kortext ASPIREreview.
‘ASPIRE is delighted to recognise Kortext’s continued commitment to accessible learning. The 2026 statement builds on strong foundations and focuses on ensuring that the user experience is central to everything that Kortext does. The gold-rated, 100% ASPIREscore is well-deserved, and we look forward to seeing the evolution of Kortext’s statement and platform in the years to come.’
Huw Alexander, Managing Director, textBOX.
Accessibility features in the Kortext eReader
The accessibility features in our eReader, detailed in our accessibility statement, include:
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Compatibility with screen readers
• In-built read aloud feature
• Navigational tagging
• Alt text (publisher supplied)
• Adjustable font style and size*
• Choice of background colours*
• Customisable page layout
• Magnification tools and reflowable text
• Multi-language platform interface
• Transcripts for audio/video on request
• Offline reading across mobile and desktop apps
*EPUB content only.
Our eReader has also been verified as conformant with WCAG 2.2 AA and the European Accessibility Act 2025 by an independent third-party assessor.
Through external audits like this – and ASPIRE – we’re demonstrating our commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible learning experience for all users.
Continuous improvement in accessibility
We welcome user feedback to further enhance accessibility and help shape our roadmap for inclusive digital learning.
If you have any feedback, please let us know at accessibility@kortext.com. Alternatively, for existing customers, please contact your Account Manager.
Read Kortext’s full ASPIREreview for 2026 on the textBOX website.
