Accessibility Statement

The Cardinal (Cardinal Community News) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone by applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments
• Cognitive and learning disabilities

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Skip to content: A skip link allows keyboard users to bypass navigation
• ARIA landmarks: Proper semantic structure for screen readers
• Alt text: Descriptive text for all meaningful images
• Color contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements
• Focus indicators: Visible focus styles for keyboard navigation
• Responsive design: Content adapts to all screen sizes and zoom levels
• Reduced motion: Animations respect the user's motion preferences
• Accessibility widget: On-site tools for adjusting text size, contrast, and other settings

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: editorial@cardinalcommunitynews.com
Phone: (267) 824-2412

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our website is regularly reviewed and tested for accessibility compliance. We work with accessibility experts and use automated testing tools to identify and resolve issues.