Accessibility Statement for Clarity Finances
Clarity Finances is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. 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. Clarity Finances 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.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Clarity Finances takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of Clarity Finances:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
- Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
- Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Clarity Finances. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Clarity Finances:
- Phone: (206) 555-3434
- E-mail: accessibility@clarityfinances.com
- Visitor Address: 1200 5th Ave, Suite 1800, Seattle, WA 98101
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Clarity Finances 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
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Clarity Finances, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
Known limitations:
- Older PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully tagged for accessibility. We are working to update or replace these documents. Workaround: Contact us for assistance in accessing the information in an alternative format.
- Dynamic content updates: Some dynamic content updates may not always announce correctly to screen readers. We are actively monitoring and addressing these issues as they arise. Workaround: Refresh the page or contact us for assistance.
- Third-party integrations: Some third-party integrations, such as embedded videos or social media feeds, may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility where possible. Workaround: Where possible, we provide alternative formats or transcripts for third-party content.
Assessment Approach
Clarity Finances assessed the accessibility of Clarity Finances by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our development team.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated by Accessible Web Solutions, a third-party accessibility consulting firm located in Redmond, WA. Their lead auditor, Dr. Emily Carter, has over 15 years of experience in assistive technology and web accessibility.
Date
This statement was created on November 8, 2024, using the WAI Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.
Future Improvements
As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, we plan to implement the following improvements in the coming months:
- Conduct regular automated accessibility audits using tools like WAVE and Axe.
- Perform manual accessibility testing with users with disabilities.
- Update our content management system (CMS) to ensure all new content is created with accessibility in mind.
- Develop and implement a formal accessibility testing process for all new features and updates.
- Provide accessibility training for all content creators and editors.
Understanding Web Accessibility Principles
Web accessibility is built upon four guiding principles, often referred to by the acronym POUR:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This means that content needs to be available to at least one of their senses (e.g., sight, hearing, touch).
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. Users must be able to control the interface (e.g., through keyboard, mouse, or other input devices).
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. Content should be clear and easy to comprehend, and the interface should be predictable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. The website should be compatible with different browsers, devices, and assistive technologies.
Assistive Technologies and Compatibility
Clarity Finances strives to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies. We regularly test our website with popular screen readers such as:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
- VoiceOver (Apple's built-in screen reader)
We also ensure compatibility with screen magnifiers, speech recognition software, and other assistive tools.
Accessibility Features Implemented
To enhance the accessibility of Clarity Finances, we have implemented the following features:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret.
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Alternative Text for Images:
All images have descriptive alternative text to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background to make content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text without losing content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users find what they are looking for.
- Forms with Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels to help users understand the expected input.
- Descriptive Links: Link text clearly indicates the destination of the link.
- Proper Heading Structure: We use headings (H1-H6) to structure content logically, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the page.
- Skip Navigation Link: A "skip to main content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and go directly to the main content of the page.