Accessibility Statement
My Commitment to Accessibility
As an accessibility engineer with over 20 years of experience, I am deeply committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. This site serves as both my professional portfolio and a demonstration of accessibility best practices.
I believe that the web should be inclusive by design, not as an afterthought. Every aspect of this site has been built with accessibility at its core, from semantic HTML structure to comprehensive keyboard navigation support.
Conformance Status
This website fully conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AAA, the highest level of accessibility conformance. This means the site meets all Level A, AA, and AAA success criteria as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Last comprehensive audit:
Accessibility Measures
I have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Built with semantic HTML5 for proper document structure
- Implemented ARIA labels and landmarks where beneficial
- Ensured all interactive elements are keyboard accessible
- Provided skip navigation links for screen reader users
- Maintained color contrast ratios exceeding WCAG AAA requirements (7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text)
- Included focus indicators for all interactive elements
- Respected user preferences for reduced motion and color schemes
- Optimized for screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
- Ensured responsive design works across all device sizes
- Provided text alternatives for all non-text content
Technical Specifications
Testing Methodology
This site has been tested using:
- Automated testing: Axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse
- Manual testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader testing
- Assistive technologies: JAWS 2024, NVDA 2024, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
- Browser compatibility: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | 100/100 |
| Performance | 100/100 |
| Best Practices | 100/100 |
| SEO | 100/100 |
Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
This site is fully navigable using only a keyboard:
- Tab - Navigate forward through interactive elements
- Shift + Tab - Navigate backward through interactive elements
- Enter - Activate links and buttons
- Escape - Close any modal or overlay (if present)
Screen Reader Optimization
Special attention has been paid to screen reader users:
- Descriptive page titles for easy identification
- Proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6) for document structure
- Meaningful link text (no "click here" links)
- ARIA labels for icons and complex interactions
- Landmark regions for easy navigation
Visual Design
The visual design supports accessibility through:
- High contrast color combinations
- Clear, readable typography with adequate line spacing
- Responsive design that works at all zoom levels up to 400%
- Support for dark mode based on system preferences
- No reliance on color alone to convey information
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website is designed to work with current and recent versions of major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It has been extensively tested with popular assistive technologies including:
- Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
- Voice recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Screen magnification: ZoomText, built-in OS magnifiers
- Browser extensions: Read&Write, High Contrast modes
Known Accessibility Issues
No known accessibility issues at this time. This site maintains WCAG 2.2 Level AAA conformance. If you discover any accessibility barriers, please contact me immediately.
Feedback and Contact
Your feedback is invaluable in maintaining and improving accessibility. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me:
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mstates
I aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 24 hours and resolve any validated issues within 72 hours.
Legal and Standards Information
This accessibility statement was created on and is reviewed monthly to ensure continued accuracy. The statement follows the format recommended by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative.
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