Last Updated: February 5, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Voteply 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Our goal is to be fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to achieve this goal across all areas of our platform.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

  • Color Contrast: All text meets WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements
  • Dark Mode: Full support for dark mode to reduce eye strain
  • Font Sizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Alt Text: All images include descriptive alternative text

Keyboard Navigation

  • Full keyboard navigation support throughout the platform
  • Logical tab order for efficient navigation
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content

Screen Reader Compatibility

  • Semantic HTML structure for proper content organization
  • ARIA labels and landmarks for enhanced navigation
  • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
  • Form labels associated with their inputs

Content Accessibility

  • Clear and simple language
  • Consistent navigation across pages
  • Error messages that are clear and actionable
  • Sufficient time for users to read and interact with content
  • No content that flashes more than three times per second

Compatible Technologies

Voteply is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Browser Extensions: Screen readers, text-to-speech, color contrast tools
  • Operating System Features: Built-in accessibility features on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Keyboard-only Navigation: Full functionality without requiring a mouse

Supported Browsers

For the best accessibility experience, we recommend using the latest versions of:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content on Voteply may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of the following limitations:

  • Some interactive charts may have limited screen reader support
  • User-generated content may not always meet accessibility standards
  • Some third-party integrations may have accessibility limitations

We are actively working to address these limitations in future updates.

Accessibility Testing

We regularly test our platform using automated tools, manual testing with assistive technologies, and feedback from users with disabilities. Our team includes accessibility experts who review new features before they are released.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Responding promptly to accessibility issues
  • Engaging with the disability community for feedback

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure that all content on Voteply is accessible, some content is provided by third parties or users. We encourage users to create accessible content and provide guidelines for doing so. However, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all user-generated content.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Voteply. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

  • Email: accessibility@voteply.com
  • Phone: +1 (415) 555-0123
  • Address: 123 Poll Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to address any issues as quickly as possible.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority in your jurisdiction. In the United States, you may contact the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.

Updates to This Statement

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on February 5, 2026. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our current practices and ongoing improvements.