Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Conflict Brief 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 guarantee we provide equal access to all users.

We believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and we are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Conflict Brief strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We have undertaken the following measures to achieve this goal:

• Include accessibility as part of our development process
• Provide semantic HTML structure throughout the site
• Ensure sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
• Implement keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
• Provide text alternatives for non-text content
• Ensure the site is fully responsive and works across different screen sizes
• Use ARIA labels and landmarks where appropriate
• Maintain a logical heading structure
• Ensure forms have proper labels and error messages

Compatibility

Browser Compatibility

Conflict Brief is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest two major versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest two major versions)
• Apple Safari (latest two major versions)
• Microsoft Edge (latest two major versions)

Assistive Technology Compatibility

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

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

We test our website with these technologies to ensure a consistent and accessible experience. If you encounter any issues using assistive technology on our site, please let us know.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard. You can use Tab to navigate between interactive elements and Enter or Space to activate them.
• Skip Links: A "skip to main content" link is provided to bypass repetitive navigation elements.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: The site adapts to different screen sizes and can be zoomed up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.
• Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast requirements.
• Readable Fonts: We use legible fonts with appropriate sizing and line spacing.

Third-Party Content Limitations

Our website aggregates content from various external news sources. While we strive to ensure accessibility of all content, we acknowledge that some third-party content may not be fully accessible. This includes:

• Embedded media from external platforms
• Images sourced from external news providers
• Linked content on external websites

We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or content that we link to. However, we encourage you to contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers with any content on our site, and we will do our best to address the issue or provide the information in an alternative format.

Requesting Accommodations

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, we are happy to assist. We can provide content in the following alternative formats upon request:

• Large print
• Plain text documents
• Audio descriptions of visual content
• Other formats as reasonably requested

Please allow reasonable time for us to prepare alternative format materials. Contact us using the information below to request accommodations.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Conflict Brief. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:

• A description of the accessibility problem you encountered
• The web page address (URL) where you experienced the issue
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your contact information so we can respond to you

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits of our website
• Training for our content creators on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility testing into our development workflow
• Monitoring and addressing accessibility issues as they are identified

We review and update this accessibility statement periodically to reflect our current practices and any changes to our website.

Legal Compliance

This statement was prepared in accordance with guidance from the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and reflects our commitment to compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• European Accessibility Act (where applicable)
• EN 301 549 (European accessibility standard)