Accessibility Conformance Report
Based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) format
Report Details
- Name of product: lincolndata.io public website (Lincoln AI DMS marketing site)
- Report date: October 2026
- Product version: Current production site
- Standards applied: WCAG 2.1 Level A and Level AA
- Evaluation method: Automated accessibility testing (axe-core) across every page of the site, plus manual keyboard, focus, reduced-motion, and form-announcement checks
Conformance Summary
This website is designed to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The tables below list each Level A and Level AA success criterion and its conformance level. The site serves content whose accessibility obligations under Title II ADA rulemaking apply to state and local government entities; this report documents the conformance of the lincolndata.io website itself. A plain-language accessibility statement is also available.
Detailed Conformance
| Ref. | Success Criterion | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Non-text Content | Supports | All meaningful images have text alternatives; decorative graphics are hidden from assistive technology. |
| 1.2.1 | Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) | Supports | - |
| 1.2.2 | Captions (Prerecorded) | Supports | - |
| 1.2.3 | Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) | Supports | - |
| 1.3.1 | Info and Relationships | Supports | Semantic headings, landmarks, lists, and form labels throughout. |
| 1.3.2 | Meaningful Sequence | Supports | - |
| 1.3.3 | Sensory Characteristics | Supports | - |
| 1.4.1 | Use of Color | Supports | Links in body text are underlined in addition to color. |
| 1.4.2 | Audio Control | Supports | - |
| 2.1.1 | Keyboard | Supports | All interactive elements operate by keyboard; header menus are disclosure buttons with correct ARIA state. |
| 2.1.2 | No Keyboard Trap | Supports | - |
| 2.2.1 | Pause, Stop, Hide | Supports | Animations are decorative and brief; they respect the OS reduced-motion setting. |
| 2.3.1 | Three Flashes or Below Threshold | Supports | - |
| 2.4.1 | Bypass Blocks | Supports | Skip-to-content link on every page. |
| 2.4.2 | Page Titled | Supports | Descriptive, unique title on every page. |
| 2.4.3 | Focus Order | Supports | Focus order follows the visual layout; skip link and hash navigation manage focus. |
| 2.4.4 | Link Purpose (In Context) | Supports | - |
| 2.5.1 | Pointer Gestures | Supports | - |
| 2.5.2 | Pointer Cancellation | Supports | - |
| 2.5.3 | Label in Name | Supports | - |
| 2.5.4 | Motion Actuation | Supports | - |
| 3.1.1 | Language of Page | Supports | - |
| 3.2.1 | On Focus | Supports | - |
| 3.2.2 | On Input | Supports | - |
| 3.3.1 | Error Identification | Supports | Form errors are identified in text and announced to screen readers. |
| 3.3.2 | Labels or Instructions | Supports | - |
| 4.1.1 | Parsing | Supports | - |
| 4.1.2 | Name, Role, Value | Supports | ARIA roles and states applied to disclosure menus, accordions, and form controls. |
| Ref. | Success Criterion | Level | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.4 | Captions (Live) | Supports | - |
| 1.2.5 | Audio Description (Prerecorded) | Supports | - |
| 1.3.4 | Orientation | Supports | - |
| 1.3.5 | Identify Input Purpose | Supports | - |
| 1.4.3 | Contrast (Minimum) | Supports | Body and interface text meets the 4.5:1 ratio; verified across all pages. |
| 1.4.4 | Resize Text | Supports | - |
| 1.4.5 | Images of Text | Supports | - |
| 1.4.10 | Reflow | Supports | - |
| 1.4.11 | Non-text Contrast | Supports | Icons, borders, and focus indicators meet the 3:1 ratio. |
| 1.4.12 | Text Spacing | Supports | - |
| 1.4.13 | Content on Hover or Focus | Supports | Dropdown content is dismissible, hoverable, and persistent. |
| 2.4.5 | Multiple Ways | Supports | Header navigation, footer link groups, and sitemap provide multiple paths to every page. |
| 2.4.6 | Headings and Labels | Supports | - |
| 2.4.7 | Focus Visible | Supports | Visible focus indicator on every interactive element. |
| 3.1.2 | Language of Parts | Supports | - |
| 3.2.3 | Consistent Navigation | Supports | - |
| 3.2.4 | Consistent Identification | Supports | - |
| 3.3.3 | Error Suggestion | Supports | - |
| 3.3.4 | Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | Supports | The demo request form asks for review before submission. |
| 4.1.3 | Status Messages | Supports | Form success and error messages announced via live regions. |
Evaluation Notes
Conformance is evaluated using automated tooling supplemented by manual checks of keyboard operability, focus visibility, motion preferences, and screen-reader announcements for forms. This report is reviewed whenever significant changes are made to the website. The next scheduled review is April 2027, aligned to the first federal ADA compliance deadline for covered entities.