Accessibility Statement

National Dialogue Network is committed to making our website usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. Local, national conversation only works if everyone can actually get in the room — that principle applies to this site as much as it does to any dialogue we host.

Our Standard

We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, the benchmark most commonly used to evaluate ADA compliance for websites.

What We've Built In

• Semantic HTML with clearly defined page regions and headings
• Keyboard-navigable menus, forms, and links, with visible focus indicators
• Color contrast that meets WCAG AA standards
• Labeled, keyboard-accessible form fields
• Descriptive text alternatives for images
• Support for reduced-motion preferences

An Ongoing Effort

Accessibility isn't a one-time checklist — it's something we revisit as the site evolves. We periodically review pages using both automated tools and manual testing, and we correct issues as we find them.

Known Limitations

Some content is embedded from third-party services — for example, our introductory video (hosted on Vimeo) and the Polis dialogue platform demo. These tools are outside our direct control, and their accessibility may vary. If you hit a barrier in one of these embeds, let us know and we'll do what we can to help or point you to an alternative.

Tell Us About a Barrier

If you encounter any part of this site that's difficult to access, we want to hear about it. Reach out and we'll work to address it promptly:

• Phone: (206) 465-6963
• Email: [email protected]