Our Commitment
PFAS Registrar 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 we provide equal access to all users.
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to users with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
Current Status: Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.2 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML5 semantic elements for improved screen reader navigation
- Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using keyboard controls
- Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Alternative Text: Descriptive alt text for informational images; decorative images marked as aria-hidden
- Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements
- Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels up to 200%
- Skip Links: Skip to main content links for screen reader users
- ARIA Labels: Appropriate ARIA labels and roles where semantic HTML is insufficient
- Form Validation: Clear, accessible error messages and form field labels
- Heading Structure: Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
Known Issues & Limitations
We are actively working to address the following known accessibility issues:
- Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible (working on remediation)
- Third-party content (Calendly scheduling widget) may have accessibility limitations
- Some complex data visualizations may require alternative text descriptions
Assistive Technologies
This website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:
- JAWS screen reader (latest version)
- NVDA screen reader (latest version)
- VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
- Keyboard-only navigation (all major browsers)
- Browser zoom functionality up to 200%
Feedback & Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of PFAS Registrar's website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Assessment & Testing
This website was assessed for accessibility using the following methods:
- Automated Testing: Regular automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools
- Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation and screen reader testing by our development team
- User Testing: Feedback from users with disabilities (ongoing)
Compliance Approach
Our approach to achieving and maintaining WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance includes:
- Accessibility audits during design and development phases
- Regular accessibility testing and remediation
- Developer training on accessibility best practices
- Continuous monitoring and improvement
- User feedback integration into development roadmap
Standards & Guidelines
We follow these accessibility standards and guidelines:
- WCAG 2.2: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2
- Section 508: U.S. federal accessibility standards
- ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act compliance considerations
- ARIA: WAI-ARIA 1.2 authoring practices
Last Updated
This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on January 2025.
We review and update this statement regularly as we continue to improve accessibility on our website.