Accessibility Statement

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Our Commitment

Dog Breeder Licensing Center is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Standards We Follow

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility Features

This site includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML — We use proper heading hierarchy, landmarks (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>), and ARIA attributes throughout the site.
  • Keyboard navigation — All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. A "Skip to main content" link is available on every page.
  • Screen reader support — Decorative icons use aria-hidden="true", interactive elements have appropriate labels, and dynamic content changes are announced via ARIA live regions.
  • Color contrast — All text colors meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text) against their backgrounds, including status badges and violation flags.
  • Reduced motion — We respect the prefers-reduced-motion setting. When enabled, animations and transitions are minimized.
  • Resizable text — All font sizes use relative units (rem), so text scales properly with your browser's font size settings.
  • No auto-playing media — The site does not contain any auto-playing audio or video.
  • Focus indicators — Visible focus outlines are provided for keyboard users navigating interactive elements.
  • Form accessibility — All form fields have associated labels, required fields are marked with aria-required, and inputs use appropriate autocomplete attributes.
  • Alternative text — Images and icons include appropriate alt text or are marked as decorative.
  • Touch targets — Buttons and interactive controls meet the minimum 44×44 pixel target size for touch accessibility.
  • External links — Links that open in a new tab are announced to screen reader users.
  • Breadcrumb navigation — Every subpage includes breadcrumb navigation for orientation.
  • No third-party trackers — We use self-hosted analytics with no third-party scripts that could introduce accessibility barriers.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

  • Interactive US map — The SVG map on the home page is navigable by keyboard and screen reader, but may be difficult to use with some assistive technologies. A full list of states is provided below the map as an alternative.
  • PDF inspection reports — Inspection report PDFs are rendered to canvas elements via PDF.js, which are not readable by screen readers. A download button is always provided so you can open the PDF in your preferred reader with full assistive technology support. A summary of violation data is also shown in accessible HTML above the viewer.

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with the following:

  • Modern versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this site. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.