Our Standards
We build to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — the standard set by the World Wide Web Consortium that defines accessible web content for people with visual, auditory, physical, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Visual Clarity
Maintaining high contrast ratios, scalable typography (Manrope and Inter), and ensuring color is never the sole method of conveying critical data. Star ratings include descriptive aria-labels; proficiency indicators use text labels alongside visual bars.
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements — search, school cards, comparison selectors, filters, and navigation menus — are fully operable via keyboard without trapping focus. The mobile navigation drawer manages focus correctly on open and close.
Screen Reader Support
Pages use semantic HTML5 elements, ARIA landmarks, and live regions. The compare bar uses aria-live="polite" to announce selection changes without interrupting reading flow.
Responsive Design
The site is fully usable on screens from 320 px wide to large desktop. Font sizes respect browser zoom and user preferences. No content is permanently hidden on any viewport size.
Ongoing Efforts
We run regular automated and manual audits of NevadaSchools.org. Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and focus management are part of every code change. When we add new data visualizations, screen-reader-compatible text equivalents come with them.
Known Limitations
The school comparison table (side-by-side view) is complex and may not be fully navigable in all screen reader / browser combinations. We are actively working to improve this. If you encounter a barrier, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative format.
Encountering Issues?
If you experience any barrier accessing information on NevadaSchools.org, or have suggestions for improvement, our editorial team is ready to assist. Please provide the specific URL and a description of the issue.