Accessible to All
The U.S. Agency for Global Media is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
What We Do
Keyboard Navigation
All functionality is accessible via keyboard. Use Tab to navigate, Enter to activate, and Escape to close menus.
Screen Reader Support
Pages are structured with proper headings, landmarks, and ARIA labels for screen reader compatibility.
Color Contrast
Text and interactive elements meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Responsive Design
Content reflows properly at different zoom levels and screen sizes without loss of information.
Alternative Text
Images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked appropriately for screen readers to skip.
Reduced Motion
Animations respect the "prefers-reduced-motion" setting for users who are sensitive to motion.
Guidelines We Follow
This website is designed to comply with:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Section 508 - Rehabilitation Act Amendments
- ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
- 21st Century IDEA - Integrated Digital Experience Act
Assistive Technologies
This site is tested with the following assistive technologies:
- JAWS (Windows)
- NVDA (Windows)
- VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
- TalkBack (Android)
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Report an Issue
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us.
Accessibility Contact
Email: accessibility@usagm.gov
Phone: (202) 203-4000
TTY: (202) 203-4700
Mailing Address:
Section 508 Coordinator
U.S. Agency for Global Media
330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20237
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.