Accessibility Statement — DPP-CQ

Last updated: September 7, 2026

Our Commitment

The International Communication Organization (ICO) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience of the DPP-CQ website and standard documents to ensure they are accessible to the widest possible audience.

Standards We Follow

This website is designed to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines, published by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative, define international best practices for web accessibility.

Accessibility Features

The DPP-CQ website incorporates the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML: Proper use of heading hierarchy, landmarks, and ARIA attributes
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
Screen reader support: ARIA labels and roles for all navigation and content areas
Color contrast: Text meets WCAG 2.1 AA contrast requirements (minimum 4.5:1)
Responsive design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
Focus indicators: Visible focus states for interactive elements
Link context: Links are descriptive and provide context for their destination
Image alternatives: Alt text provided for all informative images

Standard Documents

The DPP-CQ technical specification is published in multiple formats:

HTML: Semantic, accessible web pages with proper heading structure
PDF: Generated with tagged PDF structure for screen reader compatibility
Markdown/JSON: Machine-readable source formats available on GitHub

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

Some code examples in the specification may require horizontal scrolling on small screens
The animated hero section on the homepage may be distracting; animation can be disabled via browser preference (prefers-reduced-motion)

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the DPP-CQ website and standard documents. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "DPP-CQ Accessibility"

We will respond within 5 business days and work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the DPP-CQ website relies on the following technologies:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (progressive enhancement — core content accessible without JS)
WAI-ARIA 1.2

These technologies are used in conjunction with modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and assistive technologies (screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver).