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WCAG 2.1 Conformance

Date: 10/29/2025
Guidelines Applied: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/
Conformance Level Satisfied: Level AA
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Additional Information About How We Ensure Accessibility:

Front-End

These visual and content-focused tasks ensure the site is user-friendly and easy to navigate for everyone.

  • Use Proper Heading Hierarchy
    • Apply <h1>, <h2>, <h3>, etc., consistently for a logical page outline.
  • Ensure Clear and Descriptive Link Text
    • Avoid generic phrases like “Click here”; use links that describe where they lead.
  • Maintain High Color Contrast
    • Choose text and background color combinations that meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios.
  • Design Keyboard-Friendly Interfaces
    • Avoid interactions (e.g., hover-only menus) that exclude keyboard-only users.
  • Use Clear, Plain Language
    • Write content at a reading level that’s easy to understand, using tools like Hemingway Editor.
  • Break Up Content Visually
    • Use bullet points, headings, short paragraphs, and whitespace to aid comprehension.
  • Add Alt Text for Images
    • Provide meaningful image descriptions to support screen reader users.
  • Use Accessible Fonts and Sizing
    • Choose legible font styles and ensure text can scale without breaking layout.
  • Provide Clear Focus Indicators
    • Ensure visual cues appear when users tab through the site using a keyboard.

Back-End & Technical

These behind-the-scenes efforts ensure the site is technically sound and usable with assistive technologies.

  • Use Semantic HTML and ARIA Roles
    • Structure content using proper HTML elements (<nav>, <main>, <section>, etc.) and ARIA attributes when needed.
  • Ensure Logical Tab Order
    • Build content in a sequence that makes sense when navigating by keyboard.
  • Label Forms Properly
    • Associate form fields with visible labels and include accessible error messaging.
  • Optimize for Screen Readers
    • Use accessible components and structure so screen readers can accurately interpret content.
  • Create Accessible Menus and Popups
    • Ensure navigation elements are usable with keyboards, and that popups don’t trap focus.
  • Enable Responsive, Mobile-Friendly Layouts
    • Ensure all layouts adapt for different screen sizes while maintaining accessibility.
  • Add ARIA Labels Where Needed
    • Manually apply ARIA attributes to complex or icon-based widgets when visual labels aren’t enough.
  • Include Skip Navigation Links
    • Allow users to jump straight to content without navigating through headers or menus.
  • Video Closed Captions
    • Making sure captions are accurate on YouTube.

Testing & Validation

We audit and validate every build to ensure real-world accessibility for a wide range of users.

  • Run Pages Through Ally, WAVE Evaluation Tool, & Site Improve Accessibility Checker
    • Identify issues like missing alt text, heading order problems, contrast errors, and missing form labels.
  • Conduct Keyboard-Only Navigation Tests
    • Manually check every page and interactive element to confirm usability without a mouse.
  • Use Hemingway Editor for Content Clarity
    • Review all written content for readability, sentence structure, and simplicity.
  • Perform Responsive Device Testing
    • Test the site across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile) to ensure layout and functionality are maintained.
  • Check for Proper Focus Management
    • Verify that the tab order is logical and that all elements highlight properly during keyboard navigation.
  • Review Form Behavior and Error Feedback
    • Test each form for proper labeling, accessibility, and helpful error handling.
  • Validate Image Alt Text and Media Descriptions
    • Confirm all meaningful images and multimedia have appropriate text alternatives or transcripts.
  • Provide or Update an Accessibility Statement
    • Include a page outlining the site’s accessibility features and how users can report issues.