Accessibility Commitment

Absalom Media is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 Level AA and upcoming WCAG 3.0 guidelines.

Conformance Status

Our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. We regularly audit our site using automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.

Modern Accessibility Features

• Semantic HTML5: All pages use structured semantic markup with proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
• ARIA Landmarks: Implemented role="navigation", role="main", role="complementary" for enhanced screen reader navigation
• Dynamic Content: Live regions and status messages for real-time updates
• Mobile Accessibility: Touch target sizes minimum 44x44px and swipe gestures support
• Cognitive Accessibility: Clear layout, consistent navigation, and plain language principles

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality is available using a keyboard through:

• Tab key to navigate forward
• Shift + Tab to navigate backward
• Enter or Spacebar to activate elements
• Arrow keys for menu navigation and form controls
• Skip links to bypass repetitive content (Access key: S)

Visual Design & Adaptability

• Responsive Typography: Fluid font calculations using CSS clamp() for optimal readability across viewports
• Color Contrast: Minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text
• Text Resizing: Support for browser zoom up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
• Reduced Motion: Respects prefers-reduced-motion media query for users sensitive to animation

Multimedia & Interactive Content

• All images include descriptive alt text or are marked as decorative
• Video content includes captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions
• Audio content includes transcripts
• Forms include clear labels, error identification, and suggestions for correction
• Complex components have proper keyboard interaction patterns

Assistive Technology Compatibility

We test with modern assistive technologies including:

• Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier
• Speech Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
• Alternative Input Devices: Switch controls, eye tracking, sip-and-puff devices

Browser & Device Support

Our website is optimized for modern browsers and devices:

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
• Mobile browsers on iOS and Android
• Progressive Web App (PWA) features for offline functionality

Feedback & Continuous Improvement

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: [email protected]

We respond to feedback within 5 business days and are committed to making our website accessible to all users.

Technical Specifications

Our accessibility efforts rely on the following technologies:

• HTML5 with WAI-ARIA attributes
• CSS with responsive design principles
• JavaScript with progressive enhancement
• Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) specifications

Compliance Standards

We aim to meet or exceed the following standards:

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA
• Section 508 Refresh (U.S.)
• EN 301 549 (European Union)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)