Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Daily Whoops is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

The Daily Whoops is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA.Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available using a keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatible: Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML
• Color Contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1)
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content
• Dark Mode: Reduced eye strain with dark theme option
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for all interactive elements
• Alt Text: Descriptive alt text for images
• Consistent Navigation: Navigation is consistent across all pages
• Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels
• Error Identification: Clear error messages for form validation

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Current versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Zoom up to 200%
• Various assistive technologies

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations:

• Some third-party news images may not have alt text provided by sources
• Some older articles may not have full accessibility markup
• Certain interactive features may require JavaScript

We are working to address these limitations and improve accessibility continuously.

Assessment

Accessibility of The Daily Whoops is assessed through:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe, WAVE)
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing
• Color contrast analysis

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Daily Whoops. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: accessibility@thedailynewstoday.com
• Response time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Accessibility Tips

Here are some tips for using our site with assistive technologies:

• Screen Reader Users: Use the Tab key to navigate between interactive elements
• Keyboard Users: Press Enter or Space to activate buttons and links
• High Contrast: Enable dark mode for better contrast
• Zoom Users: Use Ctrl/Cmd + Plus to zoom in, layout will adjust

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact:

• Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) in the UK
• Your local equality body if outside the UK

Ongoing Improvements

We are continuously working to improve accessibility by:

• Regular accessibility audits
• User testing with people with disabilities
• Keeping up with WCAG updates
• Training our team on accessibility best practices