ICIC

Accessibility

Our commitment to inclusive design and digital accessibility

Our Accessibility Commitment

The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (ICIC) is committed to ensuring that the APT Intelligence Directory is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive experience for everyone and continuously work to improve our website's accessibility.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

High contrast color schemes, resizable text, and support for screen readers

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard navigation support with visible focus indicators

Audio & Speech

Text alternatives for audio content and screen reader compatibility

Performance

Fast loading times and optimized performance for all devices

WCAG Compliance

We are committed to following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Our website is designed to be:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components are presentable to users in ways they can perceive
  • Operable: User interface components and navigation are operable through various input methods
  • Understandable: Information and user interface operations are understandable
  • Robust: Content is compatible with current and future assistive technologies

Screen Reader Support

Our website is compatible with popular screen readers including:

  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
  • VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
  • Narrator (Windows)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Keyboard Navigation

All features and functionality can be accessed using keyboard navigation:

  • Tab: Move forward through interactive elements
  • Shift + Tab: Move backward through interactive elements
  • Enter: Activate buttons and links
  • Space: Activate buttons and toggle checkboxes
  • Arrow Keys: Navigate within dropdowns and menus
  • Esc: Close modals and menus

Text and Color Contrast

We ensure sufficient color contrast ratios throughout the website to support users with color blindness or low vision:

  • Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text
  • Minimum 3:1 contrast ratio for large text
  • Resizable text without loss of functionality
  • Support for browser zoom up to 200%

Alternative Text and Descriptions

All images, charts, and visual content include descriptive alternative text (alt text) to ensure users with visual impairments can understand the content. Videos include captions and transcripts.

Keyboard Shortcuts

We provide keyboard shortcuts for common actions:

  • Cmd/Ctrl + K: Open search and jump to directory
  • /: Focus search input from any page
  • Esc: Close search and modals

Accessibility Issues or Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 48 hours

Accessibility Testing

We regularly test our website for accessibility using:

  • Automated accessibility scanning tools
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • User testing with people with disabilities
  • Third-party accessibility audits

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We continuously monitor and improve our website to ensure it meets or exceeds current accessibility standards and best practices. We welcome feedback from users to help us identify and address any accessibility issues.

Last Updated: January 2025