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: Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for audio/video content.
: Maintaining a minimum color contrast ratio (typically 4.5:1) to assist users with low vision or color blindness. : Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for
: Any entity receiving federal grants or loans. Why Compliance Matters : Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for
: Private companies providing IT products or services to federal agencies. : Providing alt-text for images and transcripts for
Compliance is primarily measured against the , which is the current federal benchmark for digital accessibility. Key technical requirements include:
