Our Commitment
HeavyCivilHelper is committed to making its platform accessible to users of all abilities, including those who rely on assistive technology such as screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and voice control software. We believe construction project management tools should be usable by every member of a field team, regardless of disability.
We work toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.1 AA is the standard referenced by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and most state and local government procurement requirements.
What We Have Done
- Implemented a "Skip to main content" link on every page so keyboard users can bypass navigation.
- Used semantic HTML landmarks —
header,main,nav,footer— throughout the application. - Labeled all navigation regions with
aria-labelattributes so screen readers can distinguish between navigation areas. - Provided descriptive
alttext on all meaningful images; decorative images are marked with empty alt attributes. - Added
scope="col"attributes to all data table headers so screen readers can associate columns with their headings. - Made all interactive buttons and controls operable by keyboard, including table row selection via Enter and Space keys.
- Used Radix UI dialog primitives for all modal windows, which handle focus trapping,
aria-modal, and focus restoration automatically. - Added
autocompleteattributes to all login, registration, and password recovery form fields. - Supported both light and dark mode to accommodate users with light sensitivity or low contrast needs.
- Used sufficient color contrast ratios across text and interactive elements.
Known Limitations
We are transparent about the following known accessibility limitations:
- Interactive map. The project map uses Leaflet, an interactive mapping library. The map canvas itself requires pointer input and cannot be fully navigated by keyboard alone. This is a known limitation of interactive web mapping technology. All data visible on the map — including RFIs, directives, change orders, submittals, and survey requests — is fully accessible through the Records section of the application, which is completely keyboard and screen reader accessible.
- Plan overlay viewer. The full-screen plan sheet viewer is a canvas-based interface for viewing and annotating PDF plan sheets. Navigation within a plan sheet requires pointer input. All records pinned to a plan sheet remain accessible through the Records section.
Standards and Scope
This statement applies to all pages and features of heavycivilhelper.com, including both the public marketing site and the authenticated project management application. Our mobile application for iOS and Android is developed using React Native and follows platform accessibility guidelines for each operating system.
We conduct internal accessibility reviews periodically and address identified issues as part of our regular development cycle. This statement reflects our current conformance status as of the review date above.
Reporting Accessibility Barriers
If you encounter an accessibility barrier while using HeavyCivilHelper — a feature you cannot access, a page that does not work with your assistive technology, or any other difficulty — please contact us. We take all reports seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.
Email: [email protected]
Please include a description of the barrier you encountered, the page or feature involved, and the assistive technology or browser you are using. This helps us reproduce and resolve the issue efficiently.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or file a complaint with your relevant state or local civil rights authority. We are committed to resolving accessibility issues and welcome direct engagement before any formal complaint process.