Thursday, August 21, 2025
Accessibility Statement • Making News for Everyone

Accessibility at TLDR Times

Making complex news simple and accessible to everyone

Accessibility Statement

TLDR Times is committed to making news accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

Last updated: August 21, 2025

Our Commitment

At TLDR Times, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, understandable news. We're committed to providing an inclusive experience that works for people of all abilities.

🎯 Our Mission

We don't just simplify complex news stories—we make them accessible. Our ELI5 (Explain Like I'm 5) approach benefits everyone, including people with cognitive disabilities, learning differences, and those for whom English is a second language.

Accessibility Standards

TLDR Times strives to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

✅ What We've Implemented

  • Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using only the keyboard
  • Screen Reader Support: Proper HTML structure and ARIA labels
  • High Contrast: WCAG AA compliant color contrast ratios
  • Responsive Design: Works on all devices and screen sizes
  • Alt Text: Descriptive text for all images and graphics
  • Clear Structure: Logical heading hierarchy and page structure
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for keyboard users
  • Skip Links: Quick navigation to main content

Content Accessibility

Beyond technical accessibility, we design our content to be cognitively accessible:

📝 Simple Language

We explain complex topics using everyday language and relatable analogies.

📊 Clear Structure

Our ELI5, ELI10, and ELI15 format lets you choose your preferred complexity level.

🎨 Visual Clarity

Clean, newspaper-style design with plenty of white space and readable fonts.

🏷️ Clear Navigation

Intuitive menus and consistent page layouts make finding content easy.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

TLDR Times has been tested with:

  • Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Voice Control: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control
  • Magnification: ZoomText, built-in browser zoom
  • Keyboard Navigation: Physical keyboards, switch devices

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly:

  • Conduct accessibility audits and testing
  • Gather feedback from users with disabilities
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Update our code and content to improve accessibility
  • Monitor new accessibility guidelines and technologies

Known Issues

We're actively working to address these accessibility challenges:

  • Some third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
  • Automatically generated images from AI may lack perfect descriptive text
  • Social media integration features may have limited accessibility

We're committed to improving these areas and welcome your feedback.

Browser & Device Compatibility

TLDR Times works on:

🌐 Browsers

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest 2 versions)

📱 Mobile

iOS 12+, Android 8+ (accessibility services enabled)

💻 Desktop

Windows, macOS, Linux with assistive technologies

Feedback & Support

Your accessibility feedback helps us improve. If you experience any barriers while using TLDR Times, please let us know:

📧 Email Us

[email protected]

We respond to accessibility reports within 2 business days.

📝 Contact Form

Use our accessible contact form

Select "Accessibility Issue" as your subject.

🤝 We're Here to Help

If you need content in an alternative format or have trouble accessing any part of our site, we're happy to help. We can provide articles in different formats or assist you in finding the information you need.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility across our entire site, some content comes from third parties:

  • Social Media Embeds: May not meet our accessibility standards
  • External Links: We don't control the accessibility of linked sites
  • User-Generated Content: Comments and submissions may vary in accessibility

We work with our partners to improve the accessibility of all content on our platform.

Legal Information

This accessibility statement was created on August 21, 2025 and is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current and accurate.

TLDR Times is committed to providing equal access to information and functionality. We believe that everyone benefits from designs that are accessible, usable, and inclusive.