Our Commitment
The Grand Rapids Herald is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to our website.
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures Taken
- Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
- Keyboard-navigable interface with visible focus indicators
- ARIA landmarks and labels for assistive technology
- Sufficient color contrast ratios throughout the site
- Descriptive alternative text for images
- Labeled form controls for screen reader compatibility
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Grand Rapids Herald. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our site, please contact us:
- Email: hello@grherald.com
We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA.
This statement was last updated on March 17, 2026.