Accessibility
USACollegeData is committed to making college data accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology.
Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that USACollegeData is accessible to people with disabilities and conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our site for all users.
Accessibility Features
Our site includes the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and semantic elements to support screen readers and assistive technologies.
- Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (links, buttons, accordions, tabs) are accessible via keyboard.
- Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements.
- Responsive design: The site adapts to different screen sizes and works on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
- Structured data tables: Data tables include proper headers and structure for assistive technology.
- Alt text: Images and icons include descriptive text alternatives where appropriate.
Known Limitations
While we work to ensure full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:
- Some interactive data visualizations may not be fully accessible to screen readers. The underlying data is always available in table format.
- Third-party content, including advertisements, may not meet the same accessibility standards.
- PDF or externally linked documents may have varying levels of accessibility.
Feedback
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you. Please contact us with:
- The URL of the page where you experienced the issue
- A description of the problem
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
We take all accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address issues as quickly as possible.