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# Accessibility Guidelines for MerchantsOfHope.org
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## Overview
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This document outlines the accessibility standards and best practices implemented in the MerchantsOfHope.org recruiting platform to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
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## Standards Compliance
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- **WCAG 2.1 AA**: All interfaces meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA standards
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- **Section 508**: Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for federal procurement
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- **ADA Compliance**: Adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
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## Key Accessibility Features
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### Semantic HTML
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- Proper use of HTML5 semantic elements (`header`, `nav`, `main`, `footer`, `article`, `section`)
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- Correct heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.) for content structure
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- Use of ARIA labels and roles where necessary
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### Keyboard Navigation
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- All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
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- Clear focus indicators for all interactive elements
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- Logical tab order matching visual flow
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- Skip links to bypass repetitive content
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### Color and Contrast
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- Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text, 3:1 for large text
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- Color not used as the sole means of conveying information
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- Adequate color contrast for all UI elements
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### Screen Reader Support
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- Proper ARIA labels and descriptions
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- Alternative text for all images
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- Landmark roles for easy navigation
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### Forms and Inputs
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- Proper labels for all form controls
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- Clear error identification and suggestions
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- Accessible validation messages
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### Media
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- Captions for all video content
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- Transcripts for audio content
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- Text alternatives for images
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## API Accessibility Features
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- All JSON responses include proper semantic structure
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- Error messages are clear and descriptive
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- Alternative text available for image-related data
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## Testing
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- Regular automated accessibility testing with tools like axe-core
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- Manual keyboard navigation testing
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- Screen reader testing with tools like NVDA and JAWS
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- Color contrast validation
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## Maintenance
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- Accessibility review part of every feature development cycle
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- Regular accessibility audits
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- Staff training on accessibility best practices
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## Additional Resources
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- [WebAIM WCAG 2.1 Checklist](https://webaim.org/standards/wcag/checklist)
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- [Section 508 Standards](https://www.section508.gov/)
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- [W3C Accessibility Tutorials](https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/) |