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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: July 10, 2026

The National Civil Rights Research and Records Institute (NCRRRI) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that access to civil rights information is itself a civil rights issue, and we work continuously to meet and exceed accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

NCRRRI strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

What we support

Accessibility Features

Keyboard navigationAll interactive elements — navigation menus, forms, buttons, and links — are fully operable via keyboard without requiring a mouse.

Screen reader supportPages use semantic HTML5 elements, ARIA landmarks, and descriptive labels so screen readers can accurately convey content structure and purpose.

Text alternativesAll meaningful images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked so screen readers skip them.

Color contrastText and interactive elements meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio requirements of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Resizable textText can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality using standard browser zoom controls.

Focus indicatorsVisible focus indicators are present on all interactive elements so keyboard users can track their position on the page.

Form accessibilityAll form inputs are associated with descriptive labels, and error messages are clearly identified and linked to the relevant field.

Skip navigationA skip-to-main-content link is available at the top of every page, allowing keyboard and screen reader users to bypass repetitive navigation.

Standards We Follow

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WCAG 2.1 Level AAOur target conformance standard for all web content.

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Section 508We align with U.S. federal accessibility requirements under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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ADA Title IIIWe are committed to compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to web accessibility.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our site are still being improved. Our interactive data portal maps and charts may not be fully accessible to all assistive technologies. We are actively working to provide accessible alternatives, including downloadable data tables for all visualizations. If you encounter a barrier, please contact us and we will provide the information in an accessible format.

Get in touch

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out to our accessibility team. We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days.

[email protected]

Response time: 2 business days