Accessibility
Our commitment to making sustainable living information accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance.
Our Accessibility Commitment
At Sustainable Living Simple, accessibility is fundamental to our mission. We believe that information about sustainable living should be available to everyone, regardless of ability, technology, bandwidth, or circumstance.
We strive to meet and exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AAA level, and we continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our site based on user feedback and evolving best practices.
Our Guiding Principles
- Universal access: Sustainability information should be available to everyone, without exceptions.
- Inclusive design: We design for diversity of abilities, situations, and needs from the start.
- Multiple pathways: We provide information in multiple formats to accommodate different preferences and needs.
- Continuous improvement: We regularly test, learn, and enhance our accessibility features.
- Community feedback: We actively incorporate input from users with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Accessibility Features
Our site includes the following features to support accessibility:
Visual Accessibility
- High contrast mode toggle
- Adjustable font sizes
- Colorblind-friendly color palette
- Text alternatives for all images
- Properly structured headings and landmarks
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Dyslexia-friendly font option
- Sufficient color contrast throughout
Motor and Physical Accessibility
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Skip-to-content links
- Large click/touch targets
- Logical tab order through content
- No time-based response requirements
- Reduced motion option
- Touch-friendly interface design
- Properly labeled interactive elements
Cognitive and Learning Accessibility
- Plain language at 5th-grade reading level
- Visual aids to support text content
- Consistent navigation and layout
- Clear headings and section organization
- Step-by-step instructions with visuals
- Predictable interface behaviors
- Minimal distractions and animations
- Error prevention and simple correction
Auditory and Speech Accessibility
- Captions for all video content
- Transcripts for audio content
- No audio-only information
- Visual alternatives to audio cues
- No speech input requirements
- Alternative contact methods
- Sign language video options (in development)
- Audio descriptions for complex visuals
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our site is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Speech recognition software
- Screen magnifiers
- Alternative keyboards and input devices
- Browser accessibility extensions
- Reading and translation tools
Using Our Accessibility Features
Display Preferences
You can customize how our site appears using the controls at the top of every page:
- High Contrast Mode: Click the contrast icon to toggle between standard and high contrast display.
- Font Size: Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease text size.
- Dyslexia-Friendly Font: Available in the accessibility menu (three dots icon).
Keyboard Navigation
Our site is fully navigable using a keyboard. Key shortcuts include:
- Tab: Move to the next interactive element
- Shift+Tab: Move to the previous interactive element
- Enter/Space: Activate buttons, links, etc.
- Arrow keys: Navigate within components like sliders
- Esc: Close dialogs and menus
Use the "Skip to content" link (appears when tabbing) to bypass navigation elements.
Screen Reader Support
Our site uses proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML to ensure compatibility with screen readers:
- All images have descriptive alt text
- Forms have proper labels and error notifications
- ARIA landmarks help with navigation
- Dynamic content changes are announced
- Complex widgets have appropriate ARIA roles
Content Alternatives
We provide multiple ways to access our information:
- Multi-format Content: Text, images, videos, and interactive elements provide different ways to engage with information.
- Printable Versions: Optimized layouts for printing key information.
- Downloadable Resources: Offline access to guides and tools.
- Text-only Mode: Available in the accessibility menu for simplified viewing.
Browser Compatibility
Our site is tested with the following browsers and assistive technology combinations:
- Chrome + NVDA (Windows)
- Firefox + JAWS (Windows)
- Safari + VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
- Chrome + TalkBack (Android)
- Edge + Narrator (Windows)
If you encounter any issues with these or other combinations, please let us know.
Accessibility Feedback
We're committed to continuous improvement. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions:
Conformance Status
Sustainable Living Simple strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AAA. We conduct regular accessibility audits and user testing to identify and address issues.
This statement was last updated on May 1, 2025. Our next full accessibility review is scheduled for November 2025.