Accessibility Statement
Effective Date: April 6, 2026
The Pine Bluff Commercial is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all readers, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive digital experience that allows everyone in the Pine Bluff and Jefferson County community to access our news and information.
Our Commitment
We are working to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
Measures We Take
To support accessibility, we work to ensure that our website includes the following features:
- Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
- Alternative text for images
- Sufficient color contrast between text and background
- Keyboard-navigable menus and interactive elements
- Descriptive link text
- Resizable text that does not break the layout
- ARIA labels where appropriate for screen readers
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some older content on our website — particularly articles and images imported from our previous publishing system — may not yet meet all accessibility standards. We are working to address these issues over time.
Some third-party content embedded on our site, such as advertisements or social media widgets, may not be fully accessible. We encourage those third-party providers to improve the accessibility of their products.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:
The Pine Bluff Commercial
300 Beech Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Phone: (870) 534-3400
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your feedback within five business days and to address any accessibility concerns.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Additional Resources
For more information about web accessibility, visit the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) website.