Finalsite's Web Community Manager is built to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and supports keyboard navigation and screen readers throughout the platform.
💡Quick answers
- What accessibility standard does WCM target? WCAG 2.1 Level AA, with additional consideration for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- What is the recommended screen reader setup for WCM? Chrome with JAWS on Windows, or Safari with VoiceOver on Mac.
- Does WCM support keyboard navigation? Yes, industry-standard keyboard interactions are used throughout, though Mac users on Firefox or Safari may need to adjust OS and browser settings.
Best screen reader experience
For the best Web Community Manager (WCM) experience with your screen reader use ChromeTM and Jaws on a Windows® system. On a Mac® use Safari® and VoiceOver.
Keyboard navigation
Industry standard keyboard interactions are used throughout Web Community Manager. Keyboard navigation patterns differ between browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome), but the interactions within any particular browser are common and consistent.
* If you are using a Mac with Firefox or Safari and are having difficulty navigating using your keyboard, review and update your operating system and browser settings. This ensures they are properly configured for keyboard navigation. To learn more, see the following information:
Accessibility in the WCM platform
The Web Community Manager platform approaches accessibility in the following ways:
- Template-based pages and apps provide consistent interactions and user experience across pages
- Allows clients to configure their templates while still remaining within the color contrast ratio
- Provides full support for keyboard navigation
- Text can be resized 200 percent without loss of content or functionality
- Contains page titles with the name of the workspace within which the user is working