Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on July 28, 2026.

The Evidence Collective is committed to making our website, www.evicollective.org, accessible to people with disabilities.

Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to make our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we actively work to identify and remove barriers that may limit access to our digital content.

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Accessibility Standards

‍ ‍This website is designed with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA, which outline recommendations for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. We use these guidelines as a framework to inform our ongoing accessibility work. Accessibility is a continual process, and we work to improve the experience for all users over time.

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Measures to Support Accessibility

‍ ‍The Evidence Collective takes the following measures to support accessibility:

  • Incorporating accessibility considerations into website design and development

  • Using semantic HTML and appropriate heading structures

  • Providing alternative text for meaningful images where possible

  • Reviewing color contrast for readability

  • Testing site functionality with keyboard navigation

  • Periodically reviewing content for accessibility improvements

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Known Limitations

‍ Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist, including but not limited to:

  • Older or third-party embedded content that may not fully support accessibility standards

  • Plug-ins or features provided by our website platform or other third parties that we are unable to adjust

  • User-generated or legacy content that may lack appropriate text alternatives

  • Certain interactive elements that may behave differently across assistive technologies

‍ ‍We actively work to address accessibility issues as they are identified and appreciate your patience as improvements are made.

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Compatibility and Technical Specifications

‍ ‍This website is designed to be compatible with modern web browsers and commonly used assistive technologies, including:

  • Current versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge

  • Screen readers such as VoiceOver and NVDA

  • Keyboard navigation and standard browser zoom functionality

‍ The website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML

  • CSS

  • JavaScript

  • WAI-ARIA (where appropriate)

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Assessment Approach

‍ Accessibility considerations are evaluated through a combination of:

  • Manual review during development

  • Platform-provided accessibility tools

  • Ongoing improvements based on feedback and evolving best practices

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Legal and Policy Context‍ ‍

This accessibility statement is informed by applicable accessibility standards and laws, including:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

‍ ‍The Evidence Collective serves audiences across the United States. Accessibility requirements may vary by state and jurisdiction, and we strive to align with recognized federal standards and best practices where reasonably possible.

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Requests, Issues, and Suggestions

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing content, please contact us:

Email: liz@yourlocalepidemiologist.co
Response Time: We aim to respond within 2–5 business days

‍We will make reasonable efforts to provide information in an accessible format upon request.