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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Our Commitment

Womencypedia 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 equitable access to all users.

We believe that knowledge about women's contributions should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Our goal is to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

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.

Current Status: Partially Conformant

Womencypedia is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 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:

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Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. Users can navigate using Tab, Enter, and arrow keys.

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Screen Reader Support

Our content is compatible with popular screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We use semantic HTML and ARIA labels where appropriate.

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Skip Navigation

A "Skip to main content" link is available at the top of each page, allowing keyboard users to bypass navigation menus.

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Color Contrast

We maintain a minimum color contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, meeting WCAG AA standards.

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Dark Mode

A dark mode option is available for users who prefer reduced brightness or have light sensitivity.

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Responsive Design

Our website adapts to various screen sizes and zoom levels up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

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Alternative Text

Images throughout the site include descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked appropriately for screen readers.

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Form Accessibility

All form fields have associated labels, and error messages are clearly announced to screen reader users.

Known Issues

We are actively working to address the following known accessibility issues:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
  • Video content may lack closed captions (being addressed)
  • Some interactive timelines may have limited keyboard support
  • Third-party integrations may not fully conform to our accessibility standards

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Womencypedia is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • JAWS screen reader (Windows)
  • NVDA screen reader (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Windows)
  • ZoomText (Windows)

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Womencypedia. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Womencypedia relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

Womencypedia assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation
  • External evaluation by accessibility specialists
  • User testing with assistive technology users
  • Automated testing using accessibility tools

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility complaint, you may file a formal complaint through your local disability rights organization or relevant government agency in your jurisdiction.

This Statement

This accessibility statement was created on February 15, 2026, and was last reviewed on February 15, 2026. We review and update this statement annually or when significant changes are made to the website.

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If you're having trouble accessing any part of our website, please contact us.

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