Perceivable
All content and UI components are presented in ways users can perceive — including text alternatives for images, captions for media, and sufficient color contrast throughout.
Our Commitment
Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is central to our mission. This campaign exists to amplify the voices of people with disabilities. It would be a contradiction to build a site they cannot use. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard across all pages.
The Four Principles of WCAG 2.1
Our site is designed and built around the four core WCAG principles — POUR.
Operable
Every feature is fully keyboard-navigable. Focus indicators are visible, no content flashes more than three times per second, and users have enough time to read and use content.
Understandable
Language is plain and clear. Forms provide helpful error messages, labels are descriptive, and navigation is consistent across all pages.
Robust
Content is built with semantic HTML and ARIA attributes so it works reliably with current and future assistive technologies, including screen readers and voice control software.
Conformance Status
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
Standard
WCAG 2.1
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Level
AA
Partially conformant, actively improving
Last Reviewed
Jan 2025
Ongoing review process
This site is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address all remaining gaps and aim for full conformance.
Accessibility Features on This Site
Here is a detailed breakdown of the specific accessibility measures implemented across every page.
Skip Navigation Link
A "Skip to main content" link appears at the top of every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass repeated navigation.
Visible Focus Indicators
All interactive elements — buttons, links, and form fields — display a clear yellow focus ring when navigated via keyboard.
Screen Reader Support
Decorative images are hidden from screen readers. Meaningful elements carry descriptive ARIA labels. Live regions announce dynamic content changes.
Semantic HTML Structure
Pages use proper landmark roles (main, nav, footer), heading hierarchy, and semantic elements like article, blockquote, and fieldset.
Color Contrast
Text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Responsive Design
The site is fully usable on all screen sizes and zoom levels up to 400%, without loss of content or functionality.
Accessible Forms
All form inputs have associated labels, autocomplete attributes, and clear error messages that are announced to screen readers.
Progress Indicators
The petition progress bar uses proper ARIA progressbar role with aria-valuenow, aria-valuemin, and aria-valuemax attributes.
Accessible Navigation
The mobile menu uses aria-expanded, aria-controls, and role="menu" so screen reader users always know the menu state.
Tested Assistive Technologies
VoiceOver (macOS & iOS)
Apple's built-in screen reader for Mac and iPhone users.
NVDA (Windows)
Free, open-source screen reader widely used on Windows.
JAWS (Windows)
Industry-leading screen reader for professional and enterprise use.
TalkBack (Android)
Google's built-in screen reader for Android devices.
Keyboard-only navigation
Full site navigation using Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, and arrow keys.
Browser zoom up to 400%
All content remains readable and functional at high zoom levels.
Known Limitations
We believe in transparency. Below are known areas where accessibility may be limited, along with our plans to address them.
Third-party embeds
Some external links (e.g., Congress.gov, JotForm) may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA. We encourage those providers to improve their own accessibility.
PDF documents
Any linked PDF documents may not yet be fully tagged for screen readers. We are working to provide accessible HTML alternatives.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this site. If you experience any barriers, find content that is not accessible, or need information in an alternative format, please reach out. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
A Note for Policymakers
Web accessibility is not just a best practice — it is a legal requirement under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We hold ourselves to these standards because the people this campaign serves deserve nothing less.
Section 508
Federal electronic and information technology must be accessible to people with disabilities.
ADA Title II & III
Public entities and places of public accommodation must ensure digital accessibility.
WCAG 2.1 AA
The internationally recognized technical standard for web accessibility, adopted worldwide.