Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to making our historical platform accessible to everyone
Our Accessibility Commitment
Our platform is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access and use our website to explore historical information and learn about countries, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and ensure compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards.
Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast color schemes
- Resizable text (up to 200%)
- Clear typography and readable fonts
- Consistent visual hierarchy
- Alt text for all images
Keyboard Navigation
- Full keyboard accessibility
- Visible focus indicators
- Logical tab order
- Skip navigation links
- Keyboard shortcuts for main functions
Screen Reader Support
- Semantic HTML structure
- ARIA labels and landmarks
- Descriptive link text
- Form field labels and instructions
- Status messages and notifications
Mobile Accessibility
- Responsive design for all devices
- Touch-friendly interface elements
- Proper spacing for touch targets
- Orientation support (portrait/landscape)
- Voice control compatibility
Accessibility Standards
WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards, which are internationally recognized guidelines for web accessibility. These guidelines ensure that our website is accessible to people with various disabilities.
Section 508 Compliance
Our website is designed to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and test our website for accessibility issues and work with accessibility experts to identify areas for improvement. We welcome feedback from users about accessibility concerns.
Accessibility Tools & Resources
Browser Extensions
We recommend using accessibility browser extensions such as:
- Chrome: Accessibility Developer Tools, High Contrast
- Firefox: Accessibility Inspector, High Contrast
- Safari: VoiceOver, Accessibility Inspector
Screen Readers
Our website is compatible with popular screen readers:
- Windows: NVDA, JAWS, Narrator
- Mac: VoiceOver
- Mobile: TalkBack (Android), VoiceOver (iOS)
Testing Tools
We use various tools to test accessibility:
- WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluator
- axe DevTools
- Lighthouse Accessibility Audit
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
Report Accessibility Issues
If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our platform, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make our website better for everyone.
Response Time
We'll respond within 48 hours
Priority given to accessibility concernsWhen reporting an issue, please include:
- Description of the accessibility problem
- Page URL where the issue occurred
- Browser and operating system you're using
- Assistive technology being used (if applicable)
- Steps to reproduce the issue
Recent Accessibility Improvements
Enhanced Keyboard Navigation
Improved keyboard navigation throughout the website with better focus indicators and logical tab order.
Screen Reader Optimization
Added ARIA labels and improved semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility.
Color Contrast Improvements
Enhanced color contrast ratios to meet WCAG AA standards for better visual accessibility.