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