Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Our Commitment

The Rural Impact Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

This website is designed to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

  • Skip-to-content link at the top of every page
  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • ARIA landmarks and labels for screen reader navigation
  • Keyboard-accessible navigation and interactive elements
  • Consistent navigation across all pages

Visual Design

  • High contrast text and backgrounds (minimum 4.5:1 ratio)
  • Responsive design that works on all device sizes
  • Text sizing using rem units that respect browser zoom settings
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Meaningful link text that describes destinations

Forms & Interactions

  • Properly labeled form fields with aria-required attributes
  • Clear error messages with aria-live regions
  • Fieldsets and legends for logical form grouping
  • Help text associated with form inputs
  • Accessible file upload with size validation

Content

  • Plain language writing for clarity
  • Descriptive page titles
  • Alternative text for images (when implemented)
  • Logical reading and navigation order

Testing & Validation

We regularly test our website using:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom testing up to 200%
  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual code review for semantic HTML

Compatible Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Operating system accessibility features
  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address any issues. Known limitations include:

  • Third-party embedded content may have its own accessibility considerations
  • PDF documents uploaded by users may not be accessible unless created with accessibility in mind

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us:

The Rural Impact Group LLC
Email: info@ruralimpactgroup.com

Please include:

  • The web page or feature where you experienced difficulty
  • A description of the accessibility barrier
  • Your contact information (if you'd like a response)

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Our Approach

Accessibility is foundational to everything we do at The Rural Impact Group. Our founder is blind and uses a screen reader daily, which means accessibility isn't an afterthought—it's built into every aspect of our work from the start.

We believe that accessible design benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities. Clear structure, readable content, and intuitive navigation make for a better user experience for all visitors.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We regularly:

  • Review and update content for accessibility
  • Test with real users who have disabilities
  • Stay current with evolving accessibility standards
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices

Formal Approval

This Accessibility Statement was approved on January 14, 2026.