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+"""
+Accessibility Compliance Documentation
+
+This document outlines how the MerchantsOfHope recruiting platform ensures accessibility compliance
+to meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards required for US Government contracts.
+
+1. API Accessibility Considerations:
+
+   a. Semantic Structure: API responses use clear, hierarchical data structures that can be properly
+      interpreted by assistive technologies when rendered in UIs.
+
+   b. Alternative Text: All user-generated content fields (resumes, job descriptions, etc.) should
+      include appropriate alternative text or structured descriptions.
+
+   c. Keyboard Navigation Support: API supports the retrieval and submission of all content in ways
+      that enable keyboard navigation in frontend implementations.
+
+   d. Color and Sensory Characteristics: API does not rely on color or sensory characteristics alone
+      to convey information, ensuring frontend implementations can meet these requirements.
+
+2. Data Structure Accessibility:
+
+   a. All API responses include proper field labels and descriptions.
+   b. Error messages are clear and descriptive to help users understand how to correct issues.
+   c. Form fields have proper validation requirements that align with accessibility standards.
+
+3. Content Management:
+
+   a. Job posting descriptions should follow plain language principles.
+   b. Resume uploads support multiple accessible formats.
+   c. All text content supports text scaling up to 400% without loss of functionality.
+
+4. Compliance Standards Implemented:
+
+   a. WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
+   b. Section 508 compliance for federal procurement
+   c. ADA compliance for accessibility
+
+5. Testing Approaches:
+
+   a. API responses validated for semantic structure
+   b. Proper error messaging and form validation
+   c. Support for assistive technology integration
+
+6. Technical Implementation:
+
+   a. Proper HTTP status codes for all responses
+   b. Descriptive API documentation
+   c. Clear authentication and authorization patterns
+   d. Consistent API response formats
+   e. Proper pagination to avoid overwhelming users
+
+7. Future UI Considerations (for frontend development):
+
+   a. ARIA attributes support in API response structure
+   b. Proper heading hierarchy in data responses
+   c. Focus management indicators in state changes
+   d. Skip navigation links support in page structures
+   e. Color contrast compliance in design system
+   f. Screen reader compatibility for all interactive elements
+   g. Alternative input methods support
+
+8. Testing Tools and Methods:
+
+   The platform should be tested with common accessibility tools when implemented in a UI:
+   - WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluator
+   - Axe accessibility testing engine
+   - Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
+   - Keyboard-only navigation testing
+
+This API framework ensures that frontend implementations will be able to achieve full
+accessibility compliance as required by US government standards.
+"""