DCatalog ADA Compliance & Accessibility

DCatalog ADA Compliance & Accessibility

DCatalog is committed to providing an accessible digital publishing platform that meets ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. Our platform enables organizations to deliver accessible content to all users, regardless of their abilities.

Compliance Overview

DCatalog's platform is fully compliant with:
  1. WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  2. WCAG 2.2 Level AA
  3. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
These compliance standards have been validated through third-party accessibility audits, ensuring that our technology meets the highest accessibility standards.
Accessibility Features
DCatalog provides comprehensive accessibility features designed to ensure all users can access and interact with published content.
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Screen Reader Compatibility
Full compatibility with leading screen reading software, enabling users to have text content read aloud. Our ADA viewer is optimized for screen reader navigation and provides proper semantic structure for assistive technologies.

Keyboard Navigation
Users can navigate through all interface elements using keyboard shortcuts. Tab navigation allows users to move through navigation icons, controls, and content areas without requiring mouse interaction.

Text Enhancement Features
Built-in text highlighting and robust search functionality make it easier for users to locate and navigate to specific content within documents. These features support users with cognitive disabilities and those using assistive reading technologies.

Accessible PDF Support
The DCatalog platform is designed to preserve and maintain PDF accessibility features when source documents are properly tagged. When accessible PDFs are uploaded, all accessibility attributes are maintained through the publishing and delivery process.

Content Accessibility Requirements
While DCatalog provides a fully accessible delivery platform, the accessibility of source content remains the responsibility of the content owner. To ensure end-to-end accessibility:
  1. Source PDFs should be properly tagged with accessibility features
  2. Images should include alternative text descriptions
  3. Documents should use proper heading structure and semantic markup
  4. Videos should include captions and transcripts
When accessible source files are provided to DCatalog, our platform preserves and delivers that accessibility to end users through our compliant viewer technology.

Compliance Documentation
DCatalog provides comprehensive accessibility documentation to support vendor compliance reviews and procurement processes:
  1. VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) - Available upon request
  2. ACR (Accessibility Conformance Report) - Documents our WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA compliance
  3. Third-Party Audit Reports - Independent verification of accessibility compliance
These documents are available upon request to support your organization's vendor assessment and compliance verification processes. For more information about about ADA Compliance: Please visit ADA and WCAG friendly solution

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