Democracy Now! is committed to making our website and services accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. We strive to provide a positive and inclusive experience for all users.
Our Principles
We adhere to the following principles to ensure accessibility:
- Perceivable: Content is presented in a way that can be perceived by users with disabilities.
- Operable: Our website and services are operable by users with disabilities.
- Understandable: Our website and services are understandable to users with disabilities.
- Robust: Our website and services are robust and can be used by assistive technologies.
Our Efforts
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and services. We use a variety of tools and techniques to achieve this, including:
- WCAG Compliance: We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We ensure our website is compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard.
- Alternative Text for Images: We provide alternative text for all images to describe their content.
- Closed Captions and Transcripts: We provide closed captions and transcripts for all video content.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background for users with visual impairments.
- Font Size and Style: We offer adjustable font sizes and styles for users with reading difficulties.
- User Feedback: We welcome feedback from users with disabilities and actively seek ways to improve accessibility.
Feedback and Reporting
We encourage users with disabilities to provide feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. You can report accessibility issues by contacting us at android@democracynow.org.