Accessibility Statement

WhyA11y 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.

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.

WhyA11y 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.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of heading hierarchy, lists, and semantic elements
• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality accessible via keyboard
• Skip Links: Quick navigation to main content, navigation, and footer
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators for all interactive elements
• Color Contrast: WCAG AA compliant color contrast ratios
• Alternative Text: Descriptive alt text for images
• ARIA Labels: Proper ARIA attributes for enhanced screen reader support
• Responsive Design: Accessible across all device sizes
• Dark/Light Mode: Theme switching with proper contrast
• Reduced Motion: Respects user's motion preferences

Known Issues

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to resolve them:

• Some code examples may need additional language attributes for better screen reader support
• Complex interactive elements may benefit from additional ARIA live regions
• Search functionality (when implemented) will need comprehensive accessibility testing

Compatibility

WhyA11y is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• High contrast mode
• Reduced motion preferences

Testing

We test our website for accessibility using:

• Automated testing tools (axe-core, Lighthouse)
• Manual keyboard navigation testing
• Screen reader testing
• Color contrast analysis
• Mobile accessibility testing

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of WhyA11y. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: hello@whya11y.com
• Subject line: "Accessibility Feedback"

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of WhyA11y relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment Methods

WhyA11y assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing
• Mobile device testing

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint by contacting us at hello@whya11y.com.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility audits
• User feedback integration
• Staying updated with accessibility standards
• Training on accessibility best practices

Date

This statement was created on January 27, 2025 and will be reviewed and updated regularly.