Online Directory Accessibility Conformance Report
Connect 211 is the primary contributor to open source projects serving the Information & Referral space. Our goal is to make software that meets or exceeds WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines for accessibility.
WCAG 2.2 Level A
| Criteria | Conformance Level [a] | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product provides text alternatives for meaningful non-text content. Images, icons, graphical controls, and other visual elements expose equivalent accessible text to assistive technologies. Decorative content is implemented so that it is ignored by screen readers. |
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded audio or video in the product. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded audio or video in the product. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded audio or video in the product. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to:
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Partially Supports |
Information, structure, and relationships are programmatically conveyed. However, the “What’s Here” label is also visually styled as a heading, but is not implemented using a semantic heading element. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product presents content in a reading order that correctly communicates its meaning, and the correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
There are no instructions provided for understanding and operating the product that rely on sensory characteristics of components such as shape, color, size, visual location, orientation, or sound. |
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. Where color is used as an indicator, a distinguishable icon, or visible number and text is also present. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no audio that plays automatically. |
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
All functionality of the product is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
There are no keyboard traps present in the product. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There are no keyboard shortcuts in the product. |
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
No timing-related barriers were identified during validation. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating content in the products. |
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product does not contain flashing content or anything that flashes more than three times per second. |
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
A mechanism is available to bypass repeated content and navigate directly to the main content areas of the page. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product provides descriptive and meaningful page titles that identify the purpose or topic of each page and support efficient navigation for assistive technology users. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Interactive elements receive focus in a logical and meaningful sequence that preserves operability and understanding during keyboard navigation. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Link purpose can be determined from the link text and its surrounding context, allowing users to understand the destination or function of links. |
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures for operation in the product. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
All pointer-triggered events in the product happen on the up-event, and it is possible for users to cancel interactions mid-click. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product supports this criterion. Accessible names for interactive controls appropriately contain the visible text label, supporting consistent interaction for speech recognition and assistive technology users. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no functionality in the product that is operated by device motion or user motion. |
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product specifies the default human language of each page programmatically, enabling assistive technologies to present content using the appropriate pronunciation and language settings. |
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
There are no components in the product that initiate a change of context when focused with a keyboard. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
User interface components do not initiate unexpected changes of context when receiving input, allowing users to interact with form controls predictably. |
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product's content does not include help mechanisms or support features for front-end user navigation or understanding. |
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
If an input error is automatically detected, the item that is in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Labels and instructions are provided where user input is required to help users understand the purpose and expected format of form fields and controls. |
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product does not have scenarios that require users to re-enter information during the same process. When a logged-in user makes a purchase, any information saved on their user account (such as email or billing address) is pre-filled in on the checkout page. Customers can save payment information to their account for easier re-entry. |
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) Applies to: WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – Always answer ‘Supports’ WCAG 2.2 (obsolete and removed) - Does not apply
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Supports |
For WCAG 2.0, 2.1, EN 301 549, and Revised 508 Standards, the September 2023 errata update indicates this criterion is always supported. See the WCAG 2.0 Editorial Errata and the WCAG 2.1 Editorial Errata. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product supports this criterion. User interface components provide appropriate programmatic identification for names, roles, states, and values, enabling compatibility with assistive technologies and supporting consistent interaction behavior. |
WCAG 2.2 Level AA
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There are no live videos in the product. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded video in the product. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product supports the use of both portrait and landscape orientations without restricting functionality or content display, except where a specific display orientation is essential. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product uses appropriate programmatic identification for user input fields that collect personal information, including the use of HTML autocomplete attributes where applicable. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient color contrast against adjacent backgrounds. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Content supports text resizing and browser zoom up to 200% without loss of functionality. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
There are no images of text in the product. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Content supports reflow at 400% browser zoom without loss of information or functionality. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product provides sufficient contrast for visual indicators, graphical objects, and user interface components against adjacent colors. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Text content and functionality remain available when text spacing styles are adjusted in accordance with WCAG requirements, without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no content displayed on hover or focus in the product. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
This criterion does not apply to the product. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Most headings and labels appropriately describe content structure and form controls. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
There is a visible focus indicator on all focusable elements. |
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
When a user interface component receives keyboard focus, it remains fully visible and is not obstructed by author-created content. |
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product does not include content that relies on dragging movements for functionality. |
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Interactive controls provide sufficient target size and spacing to support accurate selection and interaction across input methods. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
The product's content only includes the default language, with no additional languages. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product provides consistent navigation mechanisms across pages and views, helping users predictably locate and access functionality throughout the experience. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
Components that have the same functionality are identified consistently. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Supports |
The product provides clear error identification and, where user input errors are detected, appropriate suggestions are provided to help users understand and correct the issue. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to:
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Not Applicable |
The product does not include legal commitments, financial transactions, or user-submitted data workflows requiring reversible, reviewable, or confirmable submissions under this criterion. |
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product does not rely on cognitive function tests for authentication and supports authentication methods that can be completed without requiring users to memorize, transcribe, or solve complex cognitive tasks. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Status messages are communicated programmatically to assistive technologies without requiring focus changes, and important structural relationships are conveyed appropriately to support accessible interaction and understanding. |
WCAG 2.2 Level AAA
| Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded video in the product. |
1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded video in the product. |
1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded video in the product. |
1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no live audio in the product. |
1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2) EN 301 549 Criteria– Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product uses appropriate semantic structure and programmatic identification to help assistive technologies determine the purpose of common user interface components and input fields where supported by current technologies. |
1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
All text in the product has a contrast ratio of at least 7:1 with the background. |
1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
There is no prerecorded video or audio in the product. |
1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product supports user customization of visual presentation through standard browser and operating system settings, including text spacing, resizing, and reflow behaviors, without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
There are no images of text in the products. |
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
All functionality of the product is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes. |
2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Timing is not an essential part of the event or activity presented by the product. |
2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
There are no auto-updating content or other interruptions in the product. |
2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require users to re-authenticate during a session. Therefore, this criterion is not applicable. |
2.2.6 Timeouts (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The products do not contain or trigger timeouts which could result in a loss of data. |
2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain flashing content or anything that flashes more than three times per second. |
2.3.3 Animation from Interactions (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain animations from interactions. |
2.4.8 Location (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product provides mechanisms that allow users to determine their current location within the interface through consistent navigation structure, page titles, headings, and other contextual indicators. |
2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Link text clearly identifies the purpose or destination of links without requiring additional surrounding context. |
2.4.10 Section Headings (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Sections of content are identified using headings, allowing users to understand the organization of the page and navigate between sections. |
2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
When a user interface component receives keyboard focus, it remains fully visible and is not obstructed by author-created content. |
2.4.13 Focus Appearance (Level AAA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Visible focus indicators are consistently presented and provide sufficient size and contrast to help users identify the currently focused interface component during keyboard navigation. |
2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
Targets in the product have a minimum height of 44px. |
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (Level AAA 2.1 and 2.2) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product content does not restrict the use of available input modalities on a platform, unless these restrictions are needed to ensure content security or to adhere to user preferences or settings. |
3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use definitions, words, or phrases in an unusual or restricted manner, including idioms and jargon. |
3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain abbreviations. |
3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain content requiring lower-secondary reading level interpretation or supplemental reading assistance under this criterion. |
3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The product does not include words whose meaning is ambiguous in context without knowing the pronunciation. |
3.2.5 Change on Request (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product does not initiate significant changes of context unexpectedly and provides user control over interactions and navigation changes where applicable. |
3.3.5 Help (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Not Applicable |
The content does not require context-sensitive help, and the labels provided are sufficient to describe all functionality, making additional assistance unnecessary. |
3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) (Level AAA) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
User-entered data is checked for input errors, and the user is given the opportunity to correct them. |
3.3.9 Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) (Level AAA 2.2 only) EN 301 549 Criteria – Does not apply Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Supports |
The product supports accessible authentication methods without requiring users to complete cognitive function tests such as memorization, transcription, or object recognition tasks as part of the authentication process. |