Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

DirConnect Directory 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 our website meets or exceeds WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance.

Our Commitment

We believe the web should be open, equal, and accessible to all. DirConnect Directory prioritizes inclusive design across all platforms, ensuring that users of all abilities can browse our directory, submit listings, and contact businesses without barriers.

We regularly audit our platform against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and incorporate user feedback from assistive technology users to refine our experience.

Accessibility Features

  • 🔑 Keyboard Navigation

    All interactive elements are fully operable using keyboard-only input. Logical tab order, visible focus indicators, and skip links are implemented throughout.

  • 🗣️ Screen Reader Optimized

    Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, descriptive labels, and alt text for non-text content ensure compatibility with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and other assistive technologies.

  • 🔍 Text & Zoom Scaling

    Content scales up to 200% without loss of functionality. Relative units (rem/em) are used for typography and spacing to respect user browser settings.

  • 🎨 High Contrast & Color Independence

    Text and background contrast ratios meet or exceed 4.5:1. Information is never conveyed by color alone. Reduced motion preferences are respected.

  • 📝 Accessible Forms & Inputs

    All forms include visible labels, clear error messaging, proper fieldsets, and logical grouping. Validation occurs inline with actionable guidance.

Report an Accessibility Issue

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on DirConnect Directory, we want to know. Please use the form below to report an issue, and our accessibility team will respond within 2 business days.

We do not share your personal information. Reports are reviewed by our Accessibility & Engineering teams.

Contact & Support

For accessibility inquiries, accommodation requests, or questions about this statement, please reach out directly:

Compliance & Standards

DirConnect Directory designs and develops digital content in alignment with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • EN 301 549 (European Accessibility Act)

We conduct third-party accessibility audits biannually and maintain a continuous improvement roadmap. This statement was last reviewed and updated on January 15, 2025.