We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for persons with disabilities. We apply WCAG and Section 508 standards to improve the user experience for everyone.
The Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for JSTOR Forum reports our level of conformance with both Section 508 and WCAG standards and guidelines:
- Download JSTOR Forum Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT Version 2.5) [PDF] - Report date: October 2024
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The target for JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services is AA.
Measures to support accessibility
The website is accessible to users with disabilities, including persons using a keyboard and those with visual and cognitive impairments. It has been tested and verified that all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. The website is responsive, meaning users can easily adjust font size, magnification, and color/contrast settings on most devices without the loss of functionality or information. We regularly use automated checks and conduct tests with users against Section 508 and WCAG standards to evaluate and measure the accessibility of the site. For users with visual impairments, image descriptions are provided by the publisher.
Some content is available in formats that require document readers or players. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that those products comply with accessibility guidelines. Below are links to the VPATs for these products:
Download free document readers
You may download free document readers on the following websites:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf extension)
- Adobe Flash Player (.swf extension)
- Microsoft Windows Media Player (.wmv extension)
- Apple QuickTime Player (.mov extension)
Adobe, Adobe Reader, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Contact us
We welcome your feedback on accessibility. If you encounter accessibility barriers or would like to request accessibility-related assistance, please email us at contributors@jstor.org or call us at (888) 388-3574 or (734) 887-7001.