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Accessibility Commitment (last updated April 1, 2026)

Artwork Archive is committed to ensuring our platform can be used by all individuals, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to navigate the web.

Our team has implemented accessibility best practices throughout our platform development process, incorporating feedback from users with diverse needs. We regularly test our interface with various assistive technologies to identify and resolve potential barriers.

Measures We Take

To ensure we provide an accessible platform, we implement the following practices:

  • Regular Audits: We conduct periodic accessibility audits of our website and platform to identify and address potential barriers.
  • User Testing: We engage with users with disabilities to gather feedback on our platform's accessibility and usability.
  • Accessibility Training: Our development team receives training on accessibility best practices and standards.
  • Inclusive Design: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes from the beginning.

Key Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

  • Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
  • Appropriate color contrast for text and important elements
  • Text alternatives for non-text content
  • Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
  • Clear headings and page structure
  • Form labels and error messages that are clearly identified
  • Consistent navigation and layout across pages

Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

Artwork Archive is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

  • Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Standards and Compliance

Our platform is designed and maintained to conform with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We maintain a current Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), also known as an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR), documenting this conformance. To request a copy, contact [email protected].

Many of our institutional clients — including universities, municipalities, and publicly funded arts organizations — operate under accessibility mandates such as Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Our commitment to maintaining WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across the platform is designed to support these organizations in meeting their digital accessibility obligations.

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, we acknowledge that there may be areas of our platform that require further improvement. We are actively working to address these issues and welcome feedback from users to help us identify and resolve accessibility challenges.

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing process rather than a one-time achievement. As technology evolves and standards improve, we continuously work to enhance the accessibility of our platform.

Our accessibility practices include incorporating accessibility requirements into our product development lifecycle, performing automated and manual testing on new features before release, and reviewing our conformance documentation on a regular basis.

Feedback and Assistance

If you experience a barrier using our platform, we want to know. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address reported issues as part of our ongoing development process:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: We are happy to provide additional accessibility support via phone. Please email us to arrange a call.

We aim to respond to feedback within 3 business days.