Our goal
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at level AA. We build accessibility into the site itself, in its page structure, headings, color contrast, image descriptions and keyboard controls, rather than relying on an add-on toolbar.
How we check
We test pages with automated accessibility scans and by hand, including keyboard-only navigation and checks at phone and desktop sizes. When we find a problem, we fix it in the site’s shared design so the fix reaches every page that uses it.
Known limits
Some content comes from other organizations, such as linked reports and member newsroom websites, and we can’t always control how accessible it is. The interactive newsroom map on Find local news has a full list of the same newsrooms beside it.
Tell us about a barrier
If something on the site doesn’t work for you, please let us know through our contact form. If the form itself is a barrier, email info@colopress.net. We’ll help you get the information another way while we fix it.