Accessibility Statement
Last updated: November 15, 2025
At Aevum News, we are committed to ensuring that our digital news platform is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or device.
Our Commitment
We believe that information is a fundamental right. As a global news organization, Aevum News strives to create an inclusive reading experience that meets the highest standards of digital accessibility. We continuously work to remove barriers and ensure that all users—whether using assistive technologies, keyboard navigation, or screen readers—can access our journalism with ease.
Conformance with WCAG Standards
Our website and digital content aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Keyboard navigation and predictable focus management
- Sufficient color contrast and scalable text
- Screen reader compatibility with semantic HTML structure
- Alternative text for images and meaningful captions for videos
- Clear, consistent navigation and logical page flow
- Resizable text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
Accessibility Features for Readers
As a news platform, we prioritize readability and inclusive design across all articles and multimedia:
- Article Structure: Clear heading hierarchy, logical reading order, and skip links for efficient navigation.
- Media Accessibility: All embedded videos include closed captions and transcripts. Infographics and data visualizations include detailed alt text or accessible HTML alternatives.
- Typography & Contrast: High-contrast text, readable font sizes, and full compatibility with browser text scaling settings.
- Live News & Breaking Updates: Real-time tickers and alerts are designed to be pauseable and properly announced to screen readers.
Known Limitations & Ongoing Improvements
While we strive for full accessibility, some legacy content or third-party embedded elements may not yet meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. We are actively working to:
- Audit and remediate older archived articles
- Improve accessibility of interactive data visualizations and charts
- Enhance real-time captioning for live streams and video reports
- Conduct regular usability testing with assistive technology users and people with disabilities
If you encounter any accessibility barriers, we encourage you to share your feedback so we can address them promptly.
Contact & Feedback
We welcome your input to help us improve the accessibility of Aevum News. Please reach out to our Accessibility Team:
- Email: accessibility@aevumnews.com
- Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199
- Mailing Address: Aevum News Accessibility Department, 100 Media Boulevard, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001, USA
We aim to respond to all accessibility inquiries within 3 business days.
Report an Accessibility Issue
Independent Review
Aevum News conducts annual accessibility audits in partnership with certified digital accessibility experts. The most recent comprehensive evaluation was completed in Q3 2025, with remediation milestones tracked through our public accessibility roadmap.
Legal Information
This statement is provided in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Aevum News is dedicated to continuous compliance and proactive improvement.