Accessibility Statement for Celestial Insights
At Celestial Insights, nestled in the mystical city of Salem, Massachusetts, we are committed to providing a website that is accessible to everyone, regardless of technology or ability. We believe that everyone should be able to access and understand our content, explore the fascinating world of astrology, and learn about the zodiac signs. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide equal access for all.
This accessibility statement describes our ongoing efforts to ensure our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, levels A and AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Celestial Insights is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our website is designed with the following accessibility features in mind:
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We strive to ensure our website is compatible with screen readers, allowing users with visual impairments to access and understand our content. We use semantic HTML and provide alternative text for images.
- Color Contrast: We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making our content easier to read for people with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size on our website without losing content or functionality.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text, providing context for users who cannot see the images.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible to users with disabilities, including appropriate labels and instructions.
Specific Accessibility Measures Implemented
To ensure our website meets accessibility standards, we have implemented the following measures:
- Regularly reviewing our website to ensure it conforms to WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
- Providing training to our content creators on accessibility best practices.
- Using automated accessibility testing tools to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to improve the accessibility of our website.
- Ensuring our website is compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation tools.
Keyboard Navigation Details
You can navigate our website using only the keyboard. Here are some common keyboard shortcuts that you can use:
- Tab: Moves focus to the next interactive element on the page.
- Shift + Tab: Moves focus to the previous interactive element on the page.
- Enter: Activates a focused link or button.
- Spacebar: Scrolls down the page.
- Arrow Keys: Navigates within certain elements, such as dropdown menus.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We are committed to ensuring our website is compatible with popular screen readers, such as:
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
- VoiceOver (built-in screen reader for macOS and iOS)
- ChromeVox (screen reader for Chrome)
We regularly test our website with these screen readers to identify and address any compatibility issues. We also use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to screen readers, improving the user experience for people with visual impairments.
Color Contrast and Text Resizing
We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This helps users with low vision to read our content more easily. We adhere to WCAG guidelines for color contrast ratios.
Additionally, users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser's built-in zoom functionality. To resize the text, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:
- Ctrl + + (plus): Increases the text size (Windows)
- Ctrl + - (minus): Decreases the text size (Windows)
- Cmd + + (plus): Increases the text size (Mac)
- Cmd + - (minus): Decreases the text size (Mac)
You can also use your browser's zoom controls to zoom in or out on the entire page.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using Celestial Insights, please let us know. You can contact us using the following methods:
- Email: accessibility@celestialinsights.com
- Phone: 555-CELESTI (555-235-3784), ask for Elara Nightingale or Jasper Blackwood.
- Mailing Address: Celestial Insights, 13 Witch Way, Salem, MA 01970
Please provide as much detail as possible about the accessibility issue you encountered, including the web page URL, the assistive technology you were using, and any specific instructions that would help us reproduce the issue. We will do our best to address the issue promptly.
Ongoing Efforts and Future Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. In the future, we plan to implement the following improvements:
- Conducting regular accessibility audits with the help of accessibility experts.
- Providing captions and transcripts for all video and audio content.
- Improving the accessibility of our interactive elements, such as charts and quizzes.
- Developing alternative formats for our content, such as audio versions and braille-ready files.
We value your feedback and appreciate your help in making Celestial Insights accessible to everyone.
Celestial Insights employs astrologer Elara Nightingale and astrological history and mythology expert Jasper Blackwood, both Salem natives dedicated to ensuring information is accesible and comprehensive for all.