ReelQuery is committed to making archival media discovery accessible and usable for as many people as possible, including people with disabilities.
Our goal is to provide a search experience that allows visitors to discover historical footage, photographs, recordings, and other archival materials through a clear, consistent, and accessible interface.
Our Accessibility Commitment
We aim to improve accessibility across the ReelQuery website by considering the needs of people who use assistive technologies, navigate without a mouse, or require adjustments to how content is displayed.
Where practical, we work toward recognized accessibility guidance, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. This is an ongoing goal and should not be interpreted as a certification or a guarantee that every part of the website currently meets every guideline.
Learn more about the guidelines at the World Wide Web Consortium’s WCAG information page.
Accessibility Features and Considerations
We aim to support accessibility through features and practices such as:
- Keyboard navigation: Making search fields, buttons, links, and other interactive elements accessible using a keyboard wherever possible.
- Readable content: Using clear language, meaningful headings, and a consistent page structure.
- Visual contrast: Working to maintain sufficient contrast between text, controls, and background colors.
- Descriptive links: Using link text that helps visitors understand where a link leads.
- Accessible forms: Providing identifiable search fields and controls, with understandable labels and instructions where appropriate.
- Images and thumbnails: Using meaningful alternative text where appropriate so that important visual information can be understood by people using screen readers.
- Responsive layouts: Supporting use across desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices, including when visitors enlarge text or zoom in.
Third-Party Content and Services
ReelQuery searches external archives, digital libraries, and cultural collections. Selecting a search result takes you to the original source’s item page, where the media and additional information may be available.
Accessibility varies among these external websites and the materials they provide. Some archival videos may lack captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, or accessible playback controls. Some historical documents, images, and other materials may also have limited accessibility information.
ReelQuery does not control the accessibility of third-party websites, media players, collection records, or source materials. If you encounter an accessibility barrier on an external archive’s website, we encourage you to contact that organization directly.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process. We may review website features, address reported problems, and make improvements as the service develops.
Although we aim to improve accessibility, some pages, features, or third-party integrations may not yet be fully accessible. We welcome feedback that helps us identify barriers and prioritize improvements.
Report an Accessibility Problem
If you experience difficulty using ReelQuery or encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us. Include the page URL, a description of the problem, and, if possible, the browser and assistive technology you were using.
You do not need to provide personal medical information to report an accessibility issue.
Contact: Use our contact page.
We will review accessibility feedback and make reasonable efforts to address reported issues. Response times may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the problem.
Additional Resources
- Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference
- U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information
Updates to This Statement
We may update this Accessibility Statement as ReelQuery changes, accessibility practices evolve, or improvements are made to the website.
Last updated: September 30, 2026