The purpose of the following template is to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your site's statement meets the requirements of the local law in your area or region.
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To learn more about this, check out our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.
Accessibility statement
At AnARTchy Clothing Co., we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure that our website is usable and navigable for all users.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We understand the importance of providing a website that is inclusive and accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we have implemented various measures to enhance accessibility, including:
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Providing alternative text for images to ensure compatibility with screen readers.
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Using semantic HTML markup for proper page structure and navigation.
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Implementing keyboard navigation and focus management for users who cannot use a mouse.
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Ensuring color contrast ratios to improve readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
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Offering resizable text options for users who need larger fonts for better readability.
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Providing captions and transcripts for multimedia content to accommodate users with hearing impairments.
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Avoiding the use of flashing or moving content that may cause seizures or discomfort for some users.
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Conducting regular accessibility audits and testing with assistive technologies to identify and address any accessibility issues.
Feedback and Contact Information
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have any feedback on how we can improve accessibility, please contact us:
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Accessibility Coordinator: Jay Hofstedt
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Phone: 715-400-2013
Your feedback is valuable to us as we strive to make our website accessible to all users.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes features designed to enhance accessibility, including:
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A skip navigation link to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation and go directly to the main content.
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Text resizing options to accommodate users with varying levels of vision impairment.
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Consistent navigation and page layout to improve usability for all users.
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Accessible forms with clear labels and instructions to assist users in completing tasks.
We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website to ensure that all users can access the information and services they need. Thank you for visiting AnARTchy Clothing Co.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility refers to the practice of ensuring that websites and web applications are designed and developed in a way that makes them usable and accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This encompasses a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological impairments.
The goal of web accessibility is to remove barriers to information and interaction on the web, allowing individuals with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with web content effectively. This not only benefits users with disabilities but also improves usability for all users, including those using mobile devices or older technologies.
Key principles of web accessibility include:
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Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that users can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, such as images and multimedia, and ensuring content is easy to see and hear.
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Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. Users should be able to navigate and interact with the website using various input methods, such as keyboard, mouse, or touch screen. Additionally, functionality should not be dependent on specific device capabilities, such as mouse hover or touch gestures.
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Understandable: Information and operation of the website must be understandable. Content should be clear and easy to comprehend, with predictable and consistent navigation and functionality. Users should be provided with instructions and feedback in a clear and concise manner.
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Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice recognition software. This involves using standards-compliant markup, ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies, and avoiding reliance on specific technologies or formats that may not be universally supported.
Ensuring web accessibility involves various practices and techniques, including:
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Providing alternative text for images and multimedia content
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Using semantic HTML markup for structure and navigation
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Implementing keyboard accessibility and focus management
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Ensuring color contrast and readability of text
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Providing captions and transcripts for audio and video content
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Avoiding reliance on sensory characteristics such as shape, size, or location alone to convey information
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Testing with assistive technologies and conducting regular accessibility audits
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site’s pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
Accessibility Coordinator:
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Name: Jay Hofstedt
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Phone: 715-400-2013