Accessibility Statement
NewsHub is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience for all users.
At NewsHub, we believe that access to information is a fundamental right. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and follow established guidelines and best practices.
Our Goal
To ensure that our website is accessible to all users, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities, and to provide an equivalent experience for all visitors.
Accessibility Features
Full keyboard support for all interactive elements
- Tab navigation through all focusable elements
- Skip links to main content and navigation
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
- Visible focus indicators
Design optimized for various visual needs
- High contrast color schemes
- Scalable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
- Clear visual hierarchy and spacing
- Alternative text for all images
Compatible with popular screen reading software
- Semantic HTML structure
- ARIA labels and descriptions
- Descriptive link text
- Form labels and error messages
Accommodations for various motor abilities
- Large click targets (minimum 44px)
- Sufficient spacing between interactive elements
- No time limits on interactions
- Drag and drop alternatives
NewsHub adheres to internationally recognized accessibility standards and guidelines:
WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA compliance
Section 508
US Federal accessibility requirements
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act digital compliance
EN 301 549
European accessibility standard
Our website is designed to work with a wide range of assistive technologies and tools:
Screen Readers
Browser Extensions
Built-in Features
Mobile Accessibility
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (latest 2 versions)
- Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- Safari (latest 2 versions)
- Edge (latest 2 versions)
- Internet Explorer 11
Device Support
- Desktop computers (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Tablets (iOS, Android, Windows)
- Smartphones (iOS, Android)
- Screen readers and assistive devices
- Voice control systems
We continuously monitor and improve our accessibility. Currently known issues include:
- Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
- Certain dynamic content updates may require page refresh for screen readers
- Some legacy PDF documents may not meet current accessibility standards
We are actively working to address these issues and will provide updates as improvements are made.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of NewsHub. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement.
How to Report Issues
- Email: accessibility@newshub.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
- Online form: Use our contact page
- Mail: Accessibility Team, 123 News Street, Media City, NY 10001
What to Include
- Description of the accessibility barrier
- URL of the page where you encountered the issue
- Browser and assistive technology used
- Steps to reproduce the problem
If you need content in an alternative format, we can provide:
- Large print versions of articles
- High contrast versions
- Plain text formats
- Audio versions of select content
- Summary versions in simple language
Contact our accessibility team to request alternative formats. We aim to provide requested formats within 5-7 business days.
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:
- Conduct accessibility audits and testing
- Train our development and content teams
- Review and update our accessibility practices
- Monitor new accessibility guidelines and technologies
- Gather and respond to user feedback