Accessibility Statement

The Three is committed to ensuring our journalism is accessible to all readers, including those who use assistive technologies.

Our Commitment

We believe everyone deserves equal access to quality journalism. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards across our website. Accessibility is an ongoing priority, not a one-time effort.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve accessibility:

Navigation

Our website includes a skip-to-content link that allows keyboard users to bypass navigation and jump directly to main content. All pages are navigable using keyboard controls alone. Our navigation structure uses proper heading hierarchy to help screen reader users understand page organization.

Visual Design

We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios between text and backgrounds throughout our design. Our website supports both light and dark color modes, which can be toggled using the theme switcher in the navigation. The theme switcher respects your system preferences by default.

Typography and Readability

Body text uses readable serif fonts at comfortable sizes. Our layouts allow text to reflow when users zoom in, maintaining readability at up to 200% zoom. We use relative units for font sizes, allowing the site to respond to browser-level font size adjustments.

Images and Media

All informative images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked appropriately so screen readers skip them. We provide transcripts for audio content and captions for video content where available.

Forms and Interactive Elements

Form fields include visible labels and helpful error messages. Interactive elements such as buttons and links have clear focus indicators. All functionality available by mouse is also available by keyboard.

Semantic Structure

Our pages use semantic HTML elements—articles, sections, headers, navigation—to convey meaning and structure. This helps assistive technologies interpret and present our content correctly.

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

We test our website with current versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We aim for compatibility with popular screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Known Limitations

While we work to ensure accessibility across our website, some older archived content may not yet meet all standards. We are actively working to improve accessibility in these areas. Some third-party content embedded on our site, such as social media posts, may have accessibility limitations outside our control.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of The Three. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@thethree.org

Please include the web address of the content you were trying to access and a description of the problem you encountered. We will respond to accessibility feedback within five business days.

If you need content in an alternative format, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Continuous Improvement

We regularly review our website and content for accessibility issues. We train our editorial staff on creating accessible content. As standards evolve and new best practices emerge, we update our practices accordingly.

This statement reflects our current efforts and will be updated as we continue to improve.