Our Commitment
Voiceless Quest exists to amplify the voices of the marginalized—including people with disabilities. Accessibility is not an afterthought; it is central to our mission.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone can share their stories and advocate for others, regardless of ability. Our goal is full compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
Accessibility Features
Navigation
- Skip to content: A "Skip to main content" link appears when you press Tab, allowing keyboard users to bypass navigation
- Consistent navigation: Menu structure remains consistent across all pages
- Logical heading structure: Headings follow a hierarchical order (H1 → H2 → H3)
- Focus indicators: Visible focus outlines on all interactive elements
Visual Design
- Color contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
- Resizable text: Content remains readable when zoomed to 200%
- No color-only information: Information is not conveyed by color alone
- Readable fonts: We use serif fonts optimized for readability
Multimedia
- Alternative text: All images have descriptive alt text
- Video captions: We provide captions for video stories
- Audio descriptions: Available upon request for video content
- Transcripts: Text transcripts available for audio stories
Forms & Interactions
- Clear labels: All form fields have visible, associated labels
- Error identification: Form errors are clearly described in text
- Keyboard accessible: All functionality available via keyboard
- No time limits: Story submission has no time constraints
Assistive Technology Support
- Screen readers: Tested with NVDA, VoiceOver, and JAWS
- ARIA labels: Proper ARIA attributes for dynamic content
- Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML5 elements for structure
- Landmark regions: Page regions properly marked (main, nav, footer)
Multiple Ways to Share Your Story
We understand that different abilities require different methods of communication. Stories can be submitted via:
- Text: Type or paste your story
- Audio: Record your voice directly or upload a recording
- Video: Share your story visually
- Email: Send your story to stories@voiceless.quest
- Assistance: Request help from our team to transcribe your story
Known Limitations
We are actively working to improve accessibility. Current known limitations include:
- Some older user-generated content may lack proper alt text
- Third-party embedded content may have varying accessibility
- Some complex data visualizations may need improved screen reader support
We are working to address these issues. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us.
Browser & Device Support
Voiceless Quest is optimized for:
- Modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)
- Mobile devices: iOS and Android
- Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
- Voice control: Compatible with voice recognition software
- Switch access: Keyboard-navigable for switch users
Feedback & Assistance
Your feedback helps us improve. If you experience accessibility barriers or have suggestions, please contact us:
Email: accessibility@voiceless.quest
We aim to respond within 2 business days.
What to Include
When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:
- The web page URL where you encountered the issue
- A description of the problem
- The assistive technology you're using (if any)
- Your browser and operating system
Alternative Formats
If you need content in an alternative format (large print, braille, audio), please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.
Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:
- Conduct accessibility audits
- Test with users who have disabilities
- Train our team on accessibility best practices
- Review and update our accessibility statement
Conformance Status
Voiceless Quest strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This means we aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at the AA level, which addresses the most common barriers for users with disabilities.
WCAG 2.1 is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).