PulseAggregator is committed to making its platform usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We actively work to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
◈Perceivable
→All text content has sufficient colour contrast against backgrounds
→Images include descriptive alt text for screen readers
→Content maintains readability when zoomed up to 200%
→Audio and visual cues are never the sole method of conveying information
◎Operable
→All interactive elements are keyboard-accessible via Tab/Enter/Escape
→Focus indicators are visible on all focusable elements
→No content flashes more than three times per second
→Navigation is consistent across all pages
⬡Understandable
→Form inputs have clear, programmatically-associated labels
→Error messages are descriptive and suggest corrections
→Language is declared on every page for screen reader pronunciation
→UI behaviour is predictable and consistent
⌘Robust
→Semantic HTML elements used where possible
→ARIA landmarks define page regions for assistive technology
→Custom components expose appropriate ARIA roles and states
→Compatibility with current and future assistive technologies
Conformance status
We aim for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. The platform is partially conformant — some areas may not yet fully meet AA standards, and we are actively addressing these gaps.
Known limitations
Some third-party article content may not have alt text or semantic structure
The story comparison view uses a side-by-side layout that may be difficult to navigate on very narrow viewports
Real-time feed updates may not be announced automatically by screen readers
Some visualizations in the stories and bias analysis pages have limited screen reader support
Testing approach
We test accessibility using a combination of automated tools (axe-core, Lighthouse) and manual keyboard audits. We review pages with screen readers (VoiceOver on macOS, NVDA on Windows) to verify real-world usability. Our goal is to run full accessibility audits before every major release.
Feedback
If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will respond promptly.
