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Accessibility Statement

AGDC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

The Annual Giving Directors Consortium (AGDC) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

Standards Targeted

  • WCAG 2.2 Level AA (primary target)
  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA (backward compatible)
  • Section 508 compliance
  • ADA digital accessibility requirements

WCAG 2.2 AA Compliance

Accessibility Checklist

This checklist documents how this site meets WCAG 2.2 AA requirements and identifies areas requiring manual review.

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Requirements Met

6

Require Manual Review

Semantic Structure

Valid HTML5 semantic landmarks (header, nav, main, footer)

Logical heading hierarchy with one H1 per page

Form fields have explicit labels and proper associations

ARIA used appropriately and only when native HTML is insufficient

Breadcrumb navigation with proper markup

Skip-to-content link provided

Keyboard Accessibility

All interactive elements are keyboard accessible

Visible focus indicators on all focusable elements

Focus order follows logical page structure

Mobile menu traps focus and supports Escape key

No keyboard traps exist

Focus returns to trigger element when modals close

Screen Reader Support

Descriptive accessible names for buttons, links, and controls

No vague link text ("click here", "learn more")

Decorative images marked with aria-hidden

Informative images have meaningful alt text

Status messages use appropriate live regions

Navigation landmarks properly labeled

Color and Visual Design

Text contrast meets WCAG AA (4.5:1 normal, 3:1 large text)

UI components meet 3:1 contrast ratio

Color is not the only means of conveying information

Text remains readable at 200% zoom

Clear visual hierarchy and spacing

Focus states are clearly visible

Forms and Validation

Forms are fully keyboard accessible

Required fields identified visually and programmatically

Error messages are specific and placed near relevant fields

Success confirmation provided after submission

Autocomplete attributes used appropriately

Form groups use fieldset and legend where appropriate

Motion and Animation

prefers-reduced-motion respected

No content flashes more than 3 times per second

Ticker animation pauses on hover and focus

Alternative static content provided for reduced motion users

Navigation and Components

Mobile navigation is keyboard and screen reader accessible

Touch targets are appropriately sized (44x44 minimum)

Breadcrumb navigation is accessible

Multiple navigation landmarks properly labeled

Content Readability

Clear, plain language used throughout

Calls to action are descriptive

Long pages structured with headings and scannable sections

Instructions do not rely on sensory characteristics alone

Technical Validation

HTML is valid with no duplicate IDs

Page titles are unique and descriptive

Language attribute set on HTML element

Responsive design works across all breakpoints

Dynamic state changes are conveyed accessibly

Manual Review Required

Screen reader testing with NVDA/JAWS/VoiceOver

Requires human testing with actual assistive technology

Cognitive load assessment

Manual review of content complexity and task flows

Real user testing with people with disabilities

Critical for identifying issues automated tools miss

Video/audio content captions and transcripts

If media is added in production, ensure proper accessibility

PDF accessibility

Any downloadable documents must be accessible

Third-party widget accessibility

WordPress plugins and embeds require verification

Accessibility Checklist

Automated Testing
  • axe-core accessibility engine
  • WAVE evaluation tool
  • Lighthouse accessibility audits
  • HTML validation (W3C)
  • Color contrast analyzers
Manual Testing
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen reader testing (recommended)
  • Browser zoom to 200%
  • Reduced motion preference
  • Mobile responsiveness

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us.
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Collective Impact

The Consortium by the Numbers

0
of the U.S. News Top 50
0 M+
donors secured annually

13 & 27

public and private institutions
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years combined fundraising experience
0 +
capital campaigns participated in
0 +
staff managed

Statistics subject to confirmation by consortium leadership.