Accessibility Statement - Daily Record News

Our Commitment

Daily Record News is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

                    Our Goal: We believe news should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology used.
                

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards:

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Section 508 ADA Compliant

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Daily Record News strives to be fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements

Screen Readers

Compatible with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

Text Scaling

Support for browser text zoom up to 200%

High Contrast

Color schemes with sufficient contrast ratios

Responsive Design

Works on all devices and screen sizes

Alt Text

Descriptive text for all images and media

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of Daily Record News relies on the following technologies:

HTML5: Semantic markup for proper structure
WAI-ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications attributes
CSS3: Responsive and flexible layouts
JavaScript: Progressive enhancement for interactivity

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Specific Measures

For Visual Impairments:

Alternative text for images and graphics
High contrast text and backgrounds
Resizable text without loss of functionality
Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
Logical heading structure for screen readers

For Hearing Impairments:

Transcripts for audio content (when applicable)
Captions for video content
Visual alerts and notifications

For Motor/Mobility Impairments:

Full keyboard accessibility
Adequate click/tap target sizes (minimum 44x44 pixels)
No time-sensitive actions without alternatives
Skip navigation links to main content

For Cognitive Disabilities:

Clear and simple language
Consistent navigation across pages
Predictable website behavior
Error prevention and clear error messages

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some parts of the website may not be fully accessible:

Third-party content: Embedded content from external sources may not meet accessibility standards
Legacy content: Older articles may not fully comply with current standards
PDF documents: Some downloadable files may not be fully accessible
Live content: Real-time breaking news ticker may update rapidly

We are actively working to address these limitations.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
Speech Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, MAGic
Browser Extensions: High contrast modes, font adjusters

Browser Compatibility

Daily Record News supports accessibility features in:

Chrome (latest version)
Firefox (latest version)
Safari (latest version)
Edge (latest version)

We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for the best accessibility experience.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Daily Record News. If you encounter any accessibility barriers:

Email: accessibility@dailyrecordnews.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 1234 5678
Mail: Accessibility Team, Daily Record News, 123 News Street, London, UK

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 3 business days.

Assessment & Testing

This website has been assessed using:

Automated accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe)
Manual testing with keyboard navigation
Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Color contrast analysis
User testing with people with disabilities

Regular audits are conducted to maintain and improve accessibility standards.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:

Review and update content for accessibility
Train our content creators on accessibility best practices
Monitor technological advancements in accessibility
Incorporate user feedback into improvements
Conduct periodic accessibility audits

Legal Compliance

This accessibility statement demonstrates our commitment to compliance with:

UK Equality Act 2010
Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
European Accessibility Act (EAA)

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement was created on January 9, 2026. We review and update this statement periodically to reflect changes to our website and accessibility practices.