ZenTrust Accessibility

Digital accessibility for educational research.

ZenTrust is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We commit to digital access for all users as we compile and share research findings on ecological restoration.

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Our Accessibility Commitment

As a 501(c)(3) public charity providing educational materials, digital accessibility is essential to ensuring our compiled research is available to the public.

Educational Access

ZenTrust compiles research literature on ecological restoration and regenerative agriculture. Digital accessibility ensures that these educational resources remain open and available to all users.

Our Commitment

  • • Provide accessible digital experiences for all users
  • • Continuously improve accessibility standards
  • • Include accessibility in all web development
  • • Train staff on accessibility best practices

Legal Compliance

  • • Target WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
  • • Align with ADA requirements
  • • Follow Section 508 guidelines
  • • Regular accessibility audits and testing

Public Access

Accessible digital platforms enable broader access to ecological restoration research documentation and compiled educational materials.

Standards Maintenance

We view accessibility as an ongoing journey, continuously improving our digital interfaces based on user feedback and evolving standards.

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

Our website aims to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, the international benchmark for web accessibility.

Perceivable

Information and interface components must be presentable in ways users can perceive, regardless of their abilities.

Operable

Interface components and navigation must be operable by all users through various input methods.

Understandable

Information and the operation of user interfaces must be understandable to all users.

Robust

Content must be robust enough to work with current and future assistive technologies.

Accessibility Standards Framework

WCAG 2.1 AA

Current Target

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA compliance

Section 508

Assessment Planned

U.S. Federal accessibility standards for electronic and information technology

ADA Compliance

Aligned with WCAG

Americans with Disabilities Act website accessibility requirements

EN 301 549

Future Consideration

European standard for accessibility requirements for ICT products and services

Current Features

Our website currently includes these accessibility features to support diverse user needs and assistive technologies.

Keyboard Navigation

Implemented

Full website navigation and functionality available using only keyboard input.

Screen Reader Compatibility

Implemented

Optimized for NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver screen readers with proper semantic markup.

Color Contrast

Implemented

All text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

Alt Text

Implemented

All images include descriptive alternative text for screen reader users.

Focus Indicators

Implemented

Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation throughout the site.

Responsive Design

Implemented

Website adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels up to 200%.

Browser and Technology Support

Screen Readers

  • • NVDA (Windows)
  • • JAWS (Windows)
  • • VoiceOver (Mac/iOS)
  • • TalkBack (Android)

Browsers

  • • Chrome (latest)
  • • Firefox (latest)
  • • Safari (latest)
  • • Edge (latest)

Assistive Tech

  • • Keyboard navigation
  • • Switch devices
  • • Voice recognition
  • • Magnification tools

Ongoing Improvements

We continuously work to enhance accessibility features and address emerging accessibility needs and technologies.

ARIA Labels and Roles

In Progress

Enhanced ARIA implementation for complex interactive components.

Timeline: Q4 2025

Video Accessibility

Planned

Closed captions and audio descriptions for all video content.

Timeline: Q1 2026

Form Accessibility

In Progress

Enhanced form validation and error messaging for assistive technologies.

Timeline: Q4 2025

Mobile Optimization

Planned

Improved touch target sizes and mobile-specific accessibility features.

Timeline: Q1 2026

Report Accessibility Issues

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, we want to know about them. Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for everyone.

Call Us

Speak directly with our accessibility team

+1 (508) 317-7517

Email Us

Send detailed accessibility feedback

[email protected]

Contact Form

Use our accessibility feedback form

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