Accessibility Statement

This website is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility of this website:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
  • Integrate accessibility into our development practices
  • Provide continual accessibility training for our content team
  • Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
  • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Additional Accessibility Considerations

We are working to achieve full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance by addressing the following areas:

  • Enhanced keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
  • Improved color contrast ratios throughout the site
  • Screen reader optimization for dynamic content
  • Mobile accessibility enhancements for touch interactions

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • Tab Order: Logical tab order through all interactive elements
  • Skip Links: “Skip to main content” link available for keyboard users
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators on all interactive elements
  • Keyboard Shortcuts:
    • Alt + T: Toggle between light and dark themes
    • Alt + L: Switch to light theme
    • Alt + D: Switch to dark theme

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML5 semantic elements
  • ARIA Labels: Descriptive labels for interactive elements
  • Landmarks: Clear page structure with navigation landmarks
  • Image Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images
  • Form Labels: Properly associated form labels and descriptions

Visual Accessibility

  • High Contrast: Support for high contrast mode
  • Text Resizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Color Independence: Information not conveyed by color alone
  • Focus Indicators: Enhanced focus visibility for keyboard navigation

Motion Preferences

  • Reduced Motion: Respects prefers-reduced-motion setting
  • Animation Controls: Animations can be disabled based on user preferences
  • Smooth Scrolling: Can be disabled for users who prefer it

Technical Specifications

Accessibility Technologies

This website utilizes the following technologies to enhance accessibility:

  • HTML5 Semantic Elements: <header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <article>, <footer>
  • ARIA Roles and Properties: Enhanced screen reader support
  • CSS Focus Management: Custom focus styles and indicators
  • JavaScript Enhancements: Keyboard navigation and screen reader announcements

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

We aim to support the following combinations of browsers and assistive technologies:

  • Chrome with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
  • Firefox with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
  • Safari with VoiceOver
  • Edge with JAWS, NVDA, and Narrator

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will provide updates on the status of reported issues.

Enforcement Procedures

We are committed to addressing accessibility issues promptly:

  1. Issue Identification: Accessibility barriers are identified through user feedback, automated testing, and manual audits
  2. Prioritization: Issues are prioritized based on impact on user experience
  3. Resolution: We work to fix accessibility issues in a timely manner
  4. Verification: Fixes are tested to ensure they effectively address the accessibility barrier

Formal Complaints

If you encounter an accessibility issue that has not been resolved through our regular feedback channels, you may file a formal complaint:

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 3 business days and provide a response within 15 business days.

Ongoing Commitment

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:

  • Conduct accessibility audits of our website
  • Test with assistive technologies to ensure compatibility
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Monitor accessibility standards and update our practices accordingly
  • Engage with the accessibility community to stay informed about emerging best practices

Third-Party Content

This website may contain third-party content or links to external websites. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot control the accessibility of external sites. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please let us know so we can address the issue or provide alternative accessible content.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025 Next Review: July 1, 2025

This accessibility statement is part of our commitment to creating an inclusive web experience for all users.