Our Commitment

The Hub City Times 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.

Standards We Follow

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. 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 disabilities

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
• Screen Reader Support: Content is structured with proper headings and ARIA labels
• Alt Text: Images include descriptive alternative text
• Color Contrast: Text meets WCAG contrast ratio requirements
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized without loss of content or functionality
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive content

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility of our website, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to identify and address these areas. If you encounter any barriers, please let us know.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Hub City Times. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content from third parties (such as embedded videos or social media widgets) that we do not control. We encourage these providers to make their content accessible but cannot guarantee their compliance.