Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Digital Inclusion

CNP News 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 to achieve this.

Accessibility Standards

CNP News strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA, and AAA). We’ve chosen Level AA as our target because it strikes a reasonable balance between maximal accessibility and what can be technically and practically achieved with our resources.

Our Approach to Accessibility

We believe that digital accessibility requires an ongoing commitment. Our approach includes:

Regular Evaluation

We regularly review our content and functionality to identify and address accessibility issues:

Automated testing with specialized accessibility evaluation tools
Manual testing with screen readers and keyboard navigation
Periodic third-party accessibility audits
User testing with individuals who have diverse abilities

Inclusive Design Principles

We incorporate accessibility considerations from the beginning of our design and development processes:

Using semantic HTML that conveys meaning and structure
Ensuring proper color contrast for text and interactive elements
Providing text alternatives for non-text content
Designing for keyboard accessibility and device independence
Creating responsive designs that function across devices and screen sizes

Staff Training

We provide regular training for our team members on accessibility best practices:

Content creators learn how to produce accessible articles and multimedia
Developers receive training on accessible coding techniques
Designers understand inclusive design principles
Editors include accessibility checks in their review process

Accessible Features on Our Website

CNP News implements numerous features to enhance accessibility, including:

Navigation and Structure

Consistent, predictable navigation throughout the site
Properly structured headings that convey content hierarchy
Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
Breadcrumb trails for easy location tracking
Logical tab order for keyboard users

Content Readability

Clear, simple language whenever possible
Definitions for technical terms and abbreviations
Adequate spacing between lines and paragraphs
Ability to resize text without loss of functionality
No content that flashes more than three times per second

Images and Media

Alt text for informational images
Captions and transcripts for video content
Audio descriptions for essential visual information in videos
No reliance on color alone to convey information
Media players with accessible controls

Forms and Interactive Elements

Descriptive labels for all form fields
Error identification and suggestions for correction
Sufficient time to complete forms with options to extend when needed
Accessible custom controls for interactive features
Proper ARIA attributes when standard HTML elements are insufficient

Known Limitations

We are transparent about current accessibility limitations on our site that we are working to address:

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible; we are in the process of remediating these files
Third-party content and embedded social media feeds may have accessibility limitations outside our direct control
Some complex data visualizations in our business reporting section may have limited alternatives; we are developing improved accessibility for these features
Our archive content (pre-2023) may not meet all current accessibility standards; we are gradually updating these articles

We prioritize improvements based on potential impact and usage patterns, focusing first on core functionality and most-visited content.

Compatibility and Assistive Technology

CNP News is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies and browsing configurations, including:

Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
Speech recognition software
Screen magnification tools
Alternative keyboards and input devices
Browser accessibility extensions
High contrast mode and other display accommodations

Our site has been tested with current versions of popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge) in combination with these assistive technologies.

Accessibility Options

We provide several user-controlled features to enhance accessibility:

Display Settings

You can customize your reading experience by clicking the “Display Settings” icon in the top right corner of any page to:

Increase text size
Switch between light and dark modes
Adjust contrast levels
Enable a simplified reading view with reduced distractions

Text-Only Version

For users who prefer simplified content or use specialized browsers, we offer a text-only version of our site that loads faster and uses less data. You can access it by clicking “Text Version” in the footer of any page or by adding “/text” to the end of any article URL.

Keyboard Shortcuts

We support common browser keyboard shortcuts and provide additional site-specific shortcuts for navigation. Press Alt+Shift+H (Windows) or Control+Option+H (Mac) on any page to view the complete list of available shortcuts.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of CNP News. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our site:

Email: accessibility@cnpnews.com

Phone: (212) 555-1240

Postal Address:
CNP News
Accessibility Team
123 Main Street
Suite 456
New York, NY 10001

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Additional Resources

For users looking to enhance their browsing experience, we recommend the following resources:

Browser Accessibility Features

Screen Readers

NVDA (Free screen reader for Windows)
JAWS (Screen reader for Windows)
VoiceOver (Built into Apple devices)
TalkBack (Built into Android devices)

Accessibility Guidance

Formal Conformance Status

This statement was last updated on April 26, 2025. It follows the W3C accessibility statement model.

Our most recent formal accessibility evaluation was completed in March 2025. Based on this evaluation:

CNP News partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conforms means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

We are committed to resolving identified issues according to our accessibility roadmap and schedule regular follow-up evaluations to maintain and improve our accessibility status.