The Recruitment Compass believes that equal access to career opportunities and information is a fundamental right. Our website exists to connect people — regardless of background, nationality, or physical ability — with life-changing employment pathways. That mission only holds meaning if our digital presence is accessible to everyone who needs it.
We are committed to ensuring that www.therecruitmentcompass.com meets the accessibility standards set out by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA conformance level.
Our accessibility efforts are guided by the following frameworks:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA — The globally recognized standard for web accessibility, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We aim for full AA conformance across all pages.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III — U.S. federal law requiring places of public accommodation, including websites, to be accessible to people with disabilities.
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act — Federal standards for accessible electronic and information technology, which inform our design and development practices.
Our website is built on the Squarespace platform. We have selected an accessible template and apply custom code and content practices aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.
WCAG 2.1 is organized around four principles. Here is how we apply each to our Site:
This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partial conformance means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the standard. We are actively working to address these areas.
| Area | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard navigation | Meets Standard | All primary navigation and CTAs are keyboard accessible |
| Color contrast (text) | Meets Standard | Body text meets 4.5:1 minimum ratio; large text meets 3:1 |
| Alt text for images | Partially Met | Decorative SVG elements and emoji icons are being reviewed |
| Form labels & errors | Meets Standard | All form fields include visible labels and error descriptions |
| Page language declaration | Meets Standard | lang="en" set correctly on all pages |
| Skip navigation link | In Progress | Being implemented in next site update |
| Focus indicators | Partially Met | Visible on most interactive elements; being standardized |
| ARIA landmarks | In Progress | Being added to all page templates |
| Mobile accessibility | Meets Standard | Responsive design tested on iOS VoiceOver and Android TalkBack |
| PDF/downloadable documents | In Progress | Documents are being remediated for screen reader compatibility |
We are aware of the following limitations and are actively working to resolve them:
- Decorative animated elements — The animated compass rose and countdown timers may not be fully described to screen reader users. Alternative text descriptions are being added.
- Emoji usage — Some pages use emoji characters. We are adding aria-label attributes to ensure they are read meaningfully by screen readers.
- Third-party embedded content — Any content embedded from third-party providers (such as payment portals) is subject to that provider's own accessibility practices, which are outside our direct control.
- Legacy page templates — Some older pages may not yet reflect our current accessibility standards. We are auditing and updating these systematically.
We test our website for compatibility with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers: NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
- Keyboard-only navigation (no mouse)
- Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- High contrast mode in Windows and macOS
- Voice control software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking / Voice Control on iOS)
If you experience difficulty using any assistive technology with our website, please contact us — your report directly informs our improvement roadmap.
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers, find content that is not accessible, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:
Accessibility Contact
Email: director@therecruitmentcompass.com
Phone: 786-893-7345
1870 The Exchange SE, Suite 220, Atlanta, GA 30339
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. We will acknowledge your message and work with you to find a suitable solution.
The Recruitment Compass is committed to complying with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodation, including websites accessible to the public.
If you believe that our website is not compliant with the ADA and our efforts to remedy any issues have been insufficient, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division at www.ada.gov. We encourage you to contact us first so that we can work directly with you to address your needs.
Accessibility is not a one-time fix — it is an ongoing commitment. TRC's approach to continuous improvement includes:
- Regular accessibility audits of all new and updated pages before publication
- Incorporating accessibility review as a standard part of our content creation process
- Monitoring Squarespace platform updates for accessibility improvements
- Acting on user feedback promptly and documenting all remediation actions
- Reviewing this Accessibility Statement at least annually and after major site updates
This statement was last reviewed in March 2026. The next scheduled review is January 2027.