Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

A11yjobs is built specifically for the accessibility and inclusive design community. We are committed to ensuring that this platform is accessible to everyone, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice control software, and keyboard-only navigation. We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2 at Level AA.

Standards We Follow

Our work is guided by the following accessibility standards and practices:

• WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA conformance as the baseline target
• Full keyboard navigation support across all interactive elements
• Screen reader compatibility tested with common assistive technologies
• Minimum 4.5:1 colour contrast ratio for normal text in both light and dark modes
• Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements using a consistent brand focus ring
• "Skip to main content" link on every page to bypass repeated navigation
• Proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3) and semantic landmark regions on all pages
• Descriptive alt text for all informational images; decorative images marked with empty alt attributes
• All form fields have associated labels and programmatically linked error messages
• Focus is moved to the first invalid field when form validation errors occur
• Loading states are announced to screen readers via ARIA live regions

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is not a one-time achievement — it is an ongoing practice. We continuously work to improve the experience for all users through:

• Regular automated audits using Lighthouse and axe-core to catch regressions
• Manual keyboard and screen reader testing before releasing new features
• Colour contrast checks in both light and dark modes for every UI change
• Incorporating feedback from our community of accessibility professionals
• Keeping our component library up to date with the latest WCAG guidance

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA conformance across all parts of A11yjobs, some areas involve third-party services that are outside our direct control. In particular, the login flows provided by external OAuth providers (GitHub, Google, LinkedIn, and Slack) are governed by those providers' own accessibility standards. We encourage those providers to meet WCAG standards and will monitor for improvements. If you encounter issues with these flows, you can always register and sign in using your email address and password instead.

Technical Approach

A11yjobs is built with accessibility as a first-class concern at the code level:

• Semantic HTML elements are used wherever possible; ARIA attributes are only added when no HTML equivalent exists
• All form inputs use native <label> elements and aria-describedby to associate validation error messages
• Screen-reader-only text (sr-only) is used to provide context for icon-only buttons and live region announcements
• Loading spinners include an accessible label announced to screen readers
• Colour is never used as the sole means of conveying information
• The site is fully responsive and usable at up to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling

Reporting an Accessibility Issue

We welcome feedback from anyone who encounters a barrier while using A11yjobs. If you find a page or feature that is difficult or impossible to use with your assistive technology, please let us know so we can address it promptly. We aim to respond within 5 business days.