Accessibility Statement

Last updated: February 8, 2025

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Our Commitment

The 101 Lives Association is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access information about animal welfare and our services, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.

We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

Current Status

Compliance Target

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards.

Standard: WCAG 2.1 AA
Status: In Progress
Last Review: February 2025

Current Limitations

As we continue development, some features may not yet meet full accessibility standards.

We are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers. Please contact us if you encounter any issues.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements can be accessed using the keyboard
  • Tab order follows a logical sequence through page content
  • Focus indicators are clearly visible for keyboard users
  • Escape key closes modals and dismisses pop-up content

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML markup for proper content structure
  • ARIA labels and descriptions for complex interface elements
  • Alternative text for all meaningful images
  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6) for content navigation
  • Screen reader-friendly forms with clear labels and instructions

Visual Accessibility

  • High contrast color schemes that meet WCAG standards
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Color is not the only means of conveying information
  • Clear typography with adequate spacing for readability
  • Professional icons instead of emoji for better compatibility

Mobile Accessibility

  • Touch targets are at least 44x44 pixels for easy interaction
  • Content adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality available on all pages
  • Voice control and switch navigation support

Known Issues

Areas Under Development

As this website is actively being developed, we are working to address the following accessibility considerations:

  • Some interactive components may not have complete ARIA support
  • Dynamic content updates may not always be announced to screen readers
  • Form validation messages may need enhancement for assistive technology
  • Video content (when added) will include captions and transcripts

We are committed to resolving these issues as part of our ongoing development process.

Feedback & Support

Report Accessibility Issues

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers, please let us know so we can address them promptly.

Subject: "Accessibility Feedback"

What to Include

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

  • The page URL where you encountered the issue
  • A description of the problem
  • The browser and assistive technology you were using
  • Any error messages you received

Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 3 business days and will work with you to find a suitable solution or alternative way to access the content.

Technical Information

Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and has been tested with:

Screen Readers

  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Browsers

  • Chrome (latest version)
  • Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Edge (latest version)

Technologies Used

This website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5 for semantic structure
  • CSS3 for visual presentation
  • JavaScript for enhanced functionality
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes for screen reader support
  • Next.js framework for modern web development

Assessment Information

Assessment Method

Self-evaluation with automated and manual testing

Last Updated

February 8, 2025

Next Review

May 2025