Accessibility Statement

1. Accessibility Standards

Grants Quest strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments
• Cognitive and learning disabilities

2. Accessibility Features

2.1 Navigation

• Skip-to-content links on every page
• Consistent navigation structure throughout the site
• Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
• Logical tab order and focus management
• Breadcrumb navigation for complex pages

2.2 Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for text)
• Information conveyed through more than just color
• Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Dark/light theme support

2.3 Content

• Alternative text for all meaningful images
• Descriptive link text (no "click here" links)
• Properly structured headings (H1-H6)
• Data tables with appropriate headers and captions
• Clear, simple language when possible

2.4 Forms

• Labels associated with all form inputs
• Error messages clearly identified and described
• Instructions provided before form fields
• Autocomplete attributes for common fields
• Input validation with clear feedback

2.5 Media

• Captions for video content
• Transcripts for audio content
• No auto-playing media with sound
• Pause/stop controls for animations

3. Assistive Technology Support

Grants Quest is designed to work with a variety of assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Voice Control: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control (macOS/iOS)
• Magnification: ZoomText, built-in OS zoom features
• Alternative Input: Switch devices, eye tracking

We test with major screen readers and browsers to ensure compatibility.

4. Keyboard Shortcuts

The following keyboard shortcuts are available throughout the site:

5. Known Limitations

We continuously work to improve accessibility. Current known limitations include:

• Some complex data visualizations may not be fully accessible to screen readers; alternative text descriptions are provided
• PDF documents from third-party sources may not be fully accessible; we encourage users to request accessible formats
• Some older browser versions may not support all accessibility features

We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome feedback to prioritize improvements.

6. Requesting Assistance

If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance using Grants Quest, we're here to help:

• Alternative formats: Request content in accessible formats
• Technical support: Get help with assistive technology setup
• Navigation assistance: Help finding specific features
• Grant application support: Assistance with forms and submissions

7. Feedback and Contact

Your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter an accessibility issue or have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility team:

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The page URL where you encountered the problem
• A description of the issue
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your browser and operating system

8. Third-Party Content

Some content on Grants Quest comes from third parties (e.g., grant descriptions from funders). While we encourage accessible content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party materials. If you encounter inaccessible third-party content, please let us know and we will attempt to provide an accessible alternative.

9. Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing journey. We commit to:

• Regular accessibility audits of our platform
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Including accessibility in our development process
• Responding promptly to accessibility feedback
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines

10. Legal Compliance

Grants Quest is committed to compliance with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA