At PublicInput, we believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to engage with their government. Our platform is built and maintained with accessibility at its core.
1. Standards & Compliance
We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines across our web and mobile applications.
We continually test with automated tools and manual audits, including screen readers and keyboard‑only navigation.
2. Accessibility Features
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (menus, forms, maps) are operable via keyboard alone.
Screen‑reader support: Proper ARIA roles, labels, and landmarks ensure meaningful reading order.
Contrast & typography: Text and interface components meet or exceed 4.5:1 color‑contrast ratios; fonts scale up to 200% without loss of function.
Captions & transcripts: All video and audio content includes captions and text transcripts.
Form labels & instructions: Survey questions, map tools, and comment forms include clear labels, error identification, and instructions.
3. Ongoing Testing & Improvement
We run quarterly accessibility audits (external specialists plus in‑house QA).
We incorporate accessibility into every sprint, from design mock‑ups through development and release.
We track and resolve issues via our public issue log; critical fixes are prioritized immediately.
4. Known Issues
Some third‑party map overlays may not fully expose all controls to screen readers. Our default formats are built provide alternative forms of engagement alongside every map question format.
In rare cases, dynamic data visualizations may require manual refresh for assistive technologies; a “Refresh View” button is available.
5. Feedback & Contact
Your feedback drives our improvements. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know:
Phone: +1 (919) 295-9051
We commit to respond within 2 business days and to keep you updated on our remediation plan.