ProQuest Government Documents

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Introduction

Clarivate is committed to providing all our users with a fully accessible experience for research, teaching and learning. We make every effort to ensure that our platforms – including Government Documents – can be used by everyone. ProQuest Government Documents is continually designed and developed to meet Level AA of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2) and the European Standard EN 301 549 for features and functions.

This documentation provides links and information for ProQuest Government Documents products which includes ProQuest Statistical Insight, ProQuest Congressional, U.K. Parliamentary Papers, History Vault, Indian Claims, Legislative Insight, Regulatory Insight, Statistical Abstract, Supreme Court Insight, and Trends & Policy

Accessibility Features And Gaps

ProQuest Government Documents includes a large number of databases. Regardless of which database(s) you use, you should be able to:

Navigate the website using just a keyboard.
Go directly to main content areas on the page using skip links.
Listen to the website using a screen reader.
Navigate page content using headings.
Easily read text on the page due to high color contrast.
Zoom in up to 400% using browser controls without text spilling off the screen.
The site is responsive; it will reflow to fit your screen size.

There may be some parts of this website that are not fully accessible:

Some full text documents may be in PDF image format only (unreadable to screen readers).
Work to identify and correct any missing information (e.g., missing form labels) and improvements to heading use is ongoing as part of our regular release schedule.
A small number of actions are not announced to assistive technologies. Some buttons and links do not have distinct focus styles.

Accessibility of the Platform

The user interfaces of ProQuest Government Documents are designed to be accessible and operable with multiple input mechanisms, including keyboards and screen readers. This is enabled by comprehensive labelling of form elements, icons, and features like lists and headings that are used to make the platform easier to navigate without a mouse.
Skipping repetitive page content via skip links is also possible on every page. Skip links allow you to bypass persistent header links and jump directly to main content.
The product is built to be responsive, meaning that regardless of the device you are using or the zoom level set in your browser, interface elements and content will reflow.

If you have a disability and need to make your computer, tablet or other device easier to use, AbilityNet is a recommended resource. We also recommend browsing free add-ons offered for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox . Please check carefully the suitability and safety of any browser plugin before you install it.

Technical information

Leganto is committed to making its web experience accessible, in accordance with:

Compliance level and report

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines v2.2 AA standard. Accessibility features and areas of non-compliances are listed in the following section.

Access the full Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT 2.5 & WCAG 2.2) for ProQuest Government Documents.

Accessibility Of Various Content Formats And Types

ProQuest Government Documents offers the largest archive of U.S. and U.K. government content for libraries with documents from today back to 1660, plus statistical reports from countries and international organizations worldwide. From legal researchers examining legislative intent to policy analysts tracking regulatory changes and scholars studying historical context, this resource transforms complex research through connected primary sources and intuitive discovery tools. While government websites frequently change or remove content, this solution maintains access to official documents.

While using ProQuest Government Documents, you may come across several types of formats and content types. To help you learn about how best to access and use this content, we’ve noted our recommendations below, along with known issues that may affect accessibility.

Full Text – PDF

Much of the full text content is available in PDF format. Many researchers prefer these PDFs because they preserve the original formatting, layout, and graphics used in their original publication. For these same reasons, PDFs can be less accessible than HTML format.

The accessibility of the original PDFs found on ProQuest Government Documents varies depending on the manufacturing process used by the original publisher. Despite having a fixed layout, most PDFs include text that can be selected, copied, and read by assistive technologies. In general, PDFs published more recently will have more accessibility features.

You may encounter some PDF full text documents that have been created from scanned images. This means text is not selectable or accessible by assistive technologies. More information is provided in the remediation section of this statement.

Video Content

A very small amount of ProQuest Congressional content is in video format, hosted externally. Captions are available for some videos, but not all. Audio descriptions are not provided for video content. Where captions or audio descriptions may be required, more information is provided in the remediation section of this statement.

Content Remediation Requests

Due to the volume and diversity of content, remediation is an ongoing effort. If you require remediation for specific content, please submit a request and our content team will work with you to determine the most appropriate approach. Requests submitted via our support portal will be reviewed and responded to within three business days. Length of time may vary depending on content type and complexity of remediation.

Estimated timeframes for remediation requests:

PDF content: 1 – 3 weeks depending on complexity

Remediation requests may be resolved more quickly depending on the type of content type needed.

Accessibility Testing

The accessibility of ProQuest Government Documents is a continual effort at ProQuest. Accessibility standards are built into our design and style guides and included as part of requirements in our software development and quality assurance pipeline.

ProQuest Government Document’s code is checked for accessibility using a range of automated and manual checks, which typically include:

Color Contrast Analyzers provided by WebAIM and Deque
Selenium testing incorporating Deque’s axe-core library
Deque’s DevTools Chrome extension
High Contrast Chrome extension
Keyboard-access manual testing and assessment
WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation tool) provided by WebAIM
Recent versions of screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

ProQuest Government Documents is tested on the latest versions of Firefox, Safari, Edge and Chrome and on devices including Mac and PC Desktop, iPad & Android tablets, and iPhone and Android phones.

Accessibility testing is part of our ongoing development lifecycle in addition to periodic dedicated reviews.

What We’re Doing To Improve Accessibility

Accessibility of our tools and content is an ongoing effort at Clarivate. We’re committed to working with the community to ensure we continue to meet our customers’ needs. Learn more about Accessibility in our Academic and Government Products.

Some of our ongoing efforts includes:

Maintaining a network of trained accessibility champions, providing knowledge-sharing through the cross-functional Accessibility Council and access to external experts
Integrating accessibility at the design stage, building accessibility throughout the development lifecycle
Providing accessibility awareness training for all colleagues, and dedicated training for developers and quality assurance engineers, encouraging team members to pursue certifications
Accessibility is embedded in our development process. Our acceptance of new features and functionality requires compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA
Consulting with accessibility experts for ongoing consultation and 3rd party audits
Growing our accessibility program with dedicated in-house experts, including IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certified and DHS Trusted Tester Certified colleagues
Continuously making improvements to remediate known issues and customer cases
Working with our content providers to improve the accessibility of content on our platforms

Support And Feedback

If you have difficulty accessing specific ProQuest content or features with adaptive technology after trying the workarounds suggested in this statement, you can contact us using the links provided below. Our support services will respond within three days and are available to accommodate the communication needs of end users with disabilities. We will work with you to identify the best option for remediation, subject to content licensing restrictions and technical capability.

Online: Submit a Support Case
Chat with Support
Phone:
United States & Canada (toll free):
+1 800 889 3358
Outside North America:
+800 4997 4111 or +1 734-707-2513

ProQuest Technical Support is staffed 365 days a year. We offer round-the-clock coverage from Monday 01:00 to Saturday 01:00 UTC. On Saturday and Sunday, hours are 15:00 to 19:00 UTC.

Preparation Of This Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement was prepared in May 2026. It was last reviewed in May 2026.

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