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Accessibility

How we build and maintain an accessible product.

Our Commitment

We build DonorAtlas to work for everyone, including people who use screen readers, keyboard navigation, or other assistive technologies. We are compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA internationally recognized standard for web accessibility as our baseline standard.

How We Test

  • Automated scanning — We run axe-core against every page to catch WCAG violations before any user can see them.
  • Manual review — We check semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, contrast ratios, and heading structure automatically and then again by hand.
  • Keyboard testing — We navigate the application without a mouse to make sure everything is reachable and focus behaves correctly for keyboard navigation.
  • Screen reader testing — We test with VoiceOver to ensure workflows are navigable and donor profiles are readable with a screen reader.

Where Accessibility Fits in Our Process

  • Design — We consider color contrast ratios, focus states, and semantic structure during design. All interactive elements are built to be operable by keyboard and assistive technology.
  • Development — Our guidelines require keyboard support, visible focus indicators, and proper ARIA usage. We audit all of our code for accessibility errors to catch violations before they reach users. We also test with a screen reader to ensure the application is accessible to all users.
  • QA — Automated accessibility checks (axe-core) run before each release to catch any regressions and comprehensive audits are conducted after significant feature additions.

Standards

DonorAtlas meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Our primary pages and workflows pass axe-core audits and manual reviews without violations.

Documentation

We have a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) (2.5, WCAG 2.1 Edition) with detailed conformance information. Download the VPAT® (PDF)

Accessible for Everyone

There is no accessibility toggle, lite version, or alternate interface. Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, focus management, and reduced-motion support are built in for every user.

Known Limitations

  • Third-party widgets (scheduling, chat) are controlled by their providers and may not meet the same standards.
  • Some externally sourced documents (e.g., IRS filings) displayed in the app may not be fully accessible.

Feedback

If you run into an accessibility issue or have suggestions, email team@donoratlas.com.