Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement for Design Confidence

At Design Confidence, we are committed to creating a digital environment that is accessible and inclusive for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and ensure our website provides an optimal experience for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Navigation:

  • Full keyboard navigation is available across all pages to ensure users can navigate without the need for a mouse.
  • "Skip to content" links are provided for quick access, enabling users to bypass repeated blocks of content. This aligns with WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A), ensuring efficient navigation.

Design:

  • Our website features a responsive design, ensuring usability across various screen sizes and devices.
  • We maintain color contrast levels that meet WCAG Level AA standards, enhancing readability for users with visual impairments.
  • Automatic font size adjustments are implemented for screen sizes larger than 1500px, ensuring text and spacing scale proportionally to prevent content from appearing too small.

Animations:

  • Adjustments for prefers-reduced-motion are available, minimizing or disabling animations (including Carousel animations) when users’ system settings request reduced motion.

Multimedia:

  • All meaningful images include descriptive alt text, making visual content accessible to users relying on screen readers.

Interactive Elements:

  • Our forms are fully accessible, featuring clear labels and error messages for ease of use.
  • Enhanced Swiper sliders include:
    • ARIA roles (region, group) to support screen reader users.
    • Adjustments for prefers-reduced-motion to accommodate users who prefer less animation.

Accessibility Testing

To ensure our website meets accessibility standards, we have conducted the following tests:

Automated Testing Tools:

  • Axe: Used to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
  • Lighthouse: Employed to evaluate overall accessibility performance.

Manual Testing:

  • Screen Reader Testing: Conducted with VoiceOver to ensure compatibility for visually impaired users.
  • Keyboard Navigation Testing: Verified for seamless navigation without a mouse.
  • Reduced Motion Testing: Tested using “prefers-reduced-motion” settings to ensure animations respond to user preferences.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, we recognize there is always room for improvement. We are continuously working to address additional accessibility requirements and greatly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to better serve our diverse community. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your input is invaluable in our journey toward inclusivity.

Feedback

We value your feedback and are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for enhancement, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing accessibility issues promptly and providing alternative solutions where needed.

Updates

This accessibility statement was last updated on March, 03, 2025. We will review and update this statement regularly to reflect changes and improvements to our accessibility efforts.