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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for all users.

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment

History Fanatics 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.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to historical education and resources. Our goal is to make our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Conformance Status

We strive 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.

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. History Fanatics 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:

Semantic HTML

  • Proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6) to organize content
  • Semantic HTML elements for structure and meaning
  • Landmark regions for easy navigation

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
  • Logical tab order throughout the website
  • Focus indicators are visible for keyboard users
  • Skip navigation link to bypass repetitive content

Screen Reader Support

  • Alternative text for all meaningful images
  • ARIA labels where appropriate
  • Descriptive link text
  • Form labels properly associated with inputs

Visual Accessibility

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
  • Text can be resized without loss of functionality
  • Responsive design that works at various zoom levels
  • Information is not conveyed by color alone

Forms

  • Clear labels for all form fields
  • Error messages are descriptive and helpful
  • Required fields are clearly marked
  • Forms can be navigated and completed using keyboard

Known Issues

We are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers. Currently, we are aware of the following potential issues:

  • Some third-party embedded content (such as Google Maps) may not be fully accessible
  • Some historical images may have limited alternative text due to the nature of historical documentation

We are committed to addressing these issues and improving accessibility over time.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

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

We test our website with various assistive technologies to ensure compatibility.

Responsive Design

Our website uses responsive design to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices:

  • Desktop computers
  • Tablets
  • Mobile phones

The layout automatically adjusts based on screen size and orientation, which benefits users with low vision who may need larger text or different layouts.

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Requesting Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in our programs or access our services, please contact us using the information above. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility on all pages of our website, some third-party content or tools may not be fully accessible. We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or services that we link to.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Approach

History Fanatics assessed the accessibility of this website by:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen readers
  • Review against WCAG 2.1 guidelines

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly:

  • Review and update our accessibility practices
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Monitor for new accessibility issues
  • Stay informed about accessibility standards and technologies

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a complaint with appropriate authorities. In the United States, you may file a complaint with:

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this statement was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Accessibility Statement or the accessibility of our website, please contact us:

We appreciate your feedback and are committed to providing an accessible experience for all users.