Accessibility Statement

Conformance status

We aim to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Measures taken

IAC takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Semantic HTML: All pages use proper heading hierarchy, landmark elements (<header>, <main>, <nav>, <footer>), and meaningful link text.
• Skip navigation: A "Skip to content" link is available on every page to bypass repetitive navigation.
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (links, buttons, forms, menus) are accessible via keyboard.
• Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• Alternative text: Meaningful images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images use empty alt attributes.
• Form labels: All form inputs have associated <label> elements with for attributes.
• Focus indicators: Visible focus styles are provided for all interactive elements.
• Responsive design: The website is usable across a wide range of screen sizes and devices.
• Reduced motion: Animations respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query where applicable.

Known limitations

While we strive for full conformance, some areas may have limitations:

• PDF documents: Some downloadable PDF documents may not yet be fully tagged for assistive technology. We are working to remediate these.
• Third-party content: External fonts loaded from Google Fonts are not under our direct control, though they do not affect page functionality.
• Dynamic directory search: The Directory search results update dynamically; screen reader announcements may vary by browser and assistive technology combination.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@accreditationcenter.org
• Phone: +1 (202) 555-0147
• Mail: International Accreditation Center, Inc., 1200 G Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues within 30 days where technically feasible.

Assessment approach

IAC assesses the accessibility of this website through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated tools (axe, Lighthouse).
• Manual keyboard and screen reader testing (NVDA, VoiceOver).
• Review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.

Date

This statement was created on February 20, 2026, and was last reviewed on February 20, 2026.