Accessibility Statement

Last updated: April 2026

Commitment to Accessibility

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 who visits our website.

Accessibility Standards

Our website is designed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. WCAG is an internationally recognized set of guidelines for web accessibility developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

We aim to ensure that:

Content is perceivable by all users
Website functionality is operable using keyboard and assistive technologies
Information is understandable and clearly presented
Website is robust and compatible with assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

The APT Intelligence Directory includes the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
Logical tab order for navigation
Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML markup for proper structure
Alternative text for images and graphics
Proper heading hierarchy
Form labels and error messages clearly associated with inputs
ARIA labels and roles where necessary

Visual Accessibility

Sufficient color contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant)
Resizable text without loss of functionality
Support for browser zoom up to 200%
Clear visual hierarchy and organization

Content Accessibility

Clear and simple language
Descriptive link text
Captions and transcripts for multimedia content (where applicable)
Accessible data tables with proper headers

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge some limitations:

Some complex data visualizations may require alternative text descriptions
PDF documents may have varying levels of accessibility
Third-party embedded content may not meet accessibility standards
Legacy content may not fully comply with current standards

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across the platform.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
Narrator (Windows)
Standard browser zoom and text resizing features

Accessibility Testing

We conduct regular accessibility testing including:

Automated accessibility scanning
Manual testing with assistive technologies
User testing with people with disabilities
Compliance verification against WCAG 2.1 standards

Feedback & Accessibility Issues

We welcome feedback on accessibility issues. If you encounter any barriers to accessing our website, please let us know so we can address them. You can report accessibility issues through our Contact Us page.

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

Description of the accessibility barrier
Page URL where the issue occurs
Browser and assistive technology used
Steps to reproduce the issue

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We continuously work to:

Update and improve accessibility features
Incorporate user feedback and suggestions
Stay current with accessibility best practices
Train our team on accessibility standards
Test with real users and assistive technologies

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit:

Contact Information

For accessibility questions or concerns, please visit our Contact Us page.