Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

dui.guide is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. WCAG defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Our goal is to meet Level AA conformance.

While we strive for full compliance, we acknowledge that some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to identify and address any accessibility barriers.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard, and we provide visible focus indicators.
Skip Navigation: Skip-to-content links allow keyboard users to bypass navigation menus.
Screen Reader Support: Proper ARIA labels, roles, and semantic HTML ensure compatibility with screen readers.
Alt Text: Images include alternative text descriptions for users who cannot see them.
Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG color contrast requirements.
Reduced Motion: Animations are reduced for users who prefer reduced motion in their system settings.
High Contrast: Enhanced contrast mode is supported for users who prefer higher contrast.
Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Focus Trapping: Modal dialogs and drawers properly trap focus for keyboard users.
Live Regions: Dynamic content updates are announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions.

Technologies Used

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

HTML5 with semantic markup
WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of dui.guide, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

Third-Party Content: Some third-party content, such as embedded maps or external widgets, may not be fully accessible. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of content provided by third parties.
Legacy Content: Some older content may not meet current accessibility standards. We are working to update this content over time.
PDF Documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need an accessible version of any document.

Compatible Assistive Technologies

dui.guide is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

JAWS (Windows)
NVDA (Windows)
VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
TalkBack (Android)
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
ZoomText
Browser built-in accessibility features

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of dui.guide. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Email: Contact Form
Phone: Available through our contact page
AI Assistant: Available on every page

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. If you need content in an alternative format, please let us know and we will work to accommodate your request.

Assessment Methods

dui.guide assesses accessibility through the following methods:

Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe-core, Lighthouse)
Manual testing with keyboard navigation
Testing with screen readers
Review against WCAG 2.1 guidelines
User feedback and testing

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving accessibility. Our efforts include regular accessibility audits, training for our development team, incorporating accessibility into our design and development processes, and promptly addressing any reported issues. We regularly review and update this accessibility statement to reflect our current conformance status.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

This accessibility statement applies to content published on dui.guide. We strive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. If you believe we are not meeting these requirements, please contact us so we can address your concerns.