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Accessibility Statement

Last audited: May 2026

The Dwelling Index is committed to making our content available to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We treat digital accessibility as part of editorial quality, not as a one-time project.

Conformance target

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.2 AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) published by the W3C. This is the standard most commonly referenced in U.S. ADA Title III matters and in EU EN 301 549.

How we test

  • Automated audits using axe-core (Deque) against every public route, run on each release.
  • Manual keyboard-only navigation checks on the home page, every legal page, the contact form, and the ADU Feasibility Engine wizard (Steps 1–4).
  • Color-contrast verification using OKLCH-aware tooling for all text and UI utilities.
  • Screen-reader spot checks (NVDA on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS/iOS).

Known limitations

We disclose known accessibility issues so that visitors can plan around them and so we can be held to fixing them.

  • Some interactive maps embedded in research pages rely on the third-party Google Maps JavaScript API; their internal controls may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA target-size requirements. We provide all underlying address and parcel information in adjacent text.
  • A small number of older comparison tables in archived articles may scroll horizontally on mobile; we are migrating these to a responsive layout.

Reporting a barrier

If you encounter content on The Dwelling Index that is difficult or impossible to use because of a disability, please tell us. We review every report and respond within 10 business days.

Email: accessibility@dwellingindex.com

Please include the URL of the page, a description of the issue, and (if possible) the assistive technology and browser you were using. We will acknowledge receipt and provide a remediation plan or alternative way to access the same information.

Formal complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or with the relevant accessibility enforcement authority in your jurisdiction.

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