Accessibility Statement

I am committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all visitors, regardless of ability or technology. This statement outlines the measures taken to make the site inclusive and how to contact me if you encounter accessibility barriers.

Conformance Status

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

  • Skip link to bypass navigation and jump directly to main content
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Logical heading hierarchy (h1 through h6)
  • Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements

Visual Design

  • Color contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
  • Multiple color themes including a high-contrast option
  • Light and dark mode options respecting system preferences
  • Text remains readable when zoomed up to 200%
  • No content relies solely on color to convey information

Content

  • Alternative text provided for all meaningful images
  • Links have descriptive text indicating their destination
  • Form controls have associated labels
  • Page titles are unique and descriptive

Technical

  • Semantic HTML used throughout
  • ARIA attributes used where appropriate
  • Works without JavaScript (core content and navigation)
  • Responsive design works on all screen sizes
  • Reduced motion respected for users who prefer it

Typography

The fonts used on this website (Lexend for body text and Lora for headings) were chosen with readability in mind. Lexend was specifically designed to improve reading proficiency for people with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Feedback

I welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me:

I will make every effort to respond within 5 business days and work to resolve any issues.

Assessment Methods

This website's accessibility is assessed through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated tools (axe, WAVE)
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA)
  • Review of color contrast ratios

Date

This statement was last updated in 2026.