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Inclusive Design & Web Standards
Accessibility Statement
Conforming to W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA
High-Contrast Dark Mode
Color palettes tested to exceed WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast ratios for code, body text, and biological graphics.
Dynamic Font Size Switcher
Readers can toggle between Standard (A-), Medium (A), and Large (A+) font sizes on all long-read article pages.
Built-In Speech Synthesis Audio Engine
Articles support hands-free auditory narration via the native Web Speech API without requiring external screen-reading plugins.
Keyboard Navigation & Shortcuts
Full ⌘K / Ctrl+K command palette access, tab-indexed forms, and clear visual focus rings on all interactive components.
Screen Reader Alt Text for Scientific Figures
Micrographs, 3D structures, and clinical pipeline tables feature descriptive ARIA labels and structural alt tags.
Have an accessibility recommendation or encountered a barrier? Email our accessibility lead:
accessibility@thebiomagazine.com.