Accessibility Statement for Veridian Vitality
Veridian Vitality is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Veridian Vitality is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone. Focus indicators are clearly visible.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: We have ensured that our website is compatible with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Semantic HTML is used to provide structure and context.
- Alternative Text: Meaningful alternative text is provided for all images to describe their content.
- Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast is used to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use clear and simple language throughout our website to improve understanding.
- Consistent Navigation: A consistent navigation structure is used throughout the website to help users easily find what they are looking for.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions. Error messages are descriptive and helpful.
Specific Accessibility Measures Implemented
To further ensure accessibility, we have taken the following specific measures:
- Regularly audit our website for accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing.
- Provide training to our content creators and developers on accessibility best practices.
- Incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
- Solicit feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.
Keyboard Navigation Details
Users can navigate the Veridian Vitality website using the following keyboard commands:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Moves focus to the next interactive element (links, form fields, buttons). |
| Shift + Tab | Moves focus to the previous interactive element. |
| Enter | Activates a selected link or button. |
| Spacebar | Scrolls down the page. Also activates checkboxes. |
| Arrow Keys | Navigates within menus, lists, and other components. |
| Home | Scrolls to the top of the page. |
| End | Scrolls to the bottom of the page. |
Screen Reader Compatibility Details
The Veridian Vitality website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers. We utilize semantic HTML5 elements to provide a clear and structured representation of the content. ARIA attributes are used where necessary to enhance the screen reader experience.
Here’s a summary of the key aspects:
- Semantic HTML: Use of <header>, <nav>, <main>, <article>, <aside>, and <footer> elements helps screen readers understand the page structure.
- ARIA Landmarks: ARIA landmarks are used to further define regions on the page, such as
role="navigation",role="main", androle="contentinfo". - ARIA Labels: ARIA labels are used to provide additional context for elements where necessary, such as
aria-label="Close"on a close button. - ARIA States and Properties: ARIA states and properties are used to communicate the current state of interactive elements, such as
aria-expanded="true"for an expanded menu. - Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of the page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content.
Alternative Text Examples
Here are some examples of how we use alternative text for images:
<img src="" alt="Person meditating in a peaceful garden" loading="lazy">- Describes an image of a person meditating.<img src="" alt="A balanced plate of food with vegetables, protein, and grains" loading="lazy">- Describes an image of a healthy meal.<img src="" alt="Woman running on a treadmill in a gym" loading="lazy">- Describes an image of someone exercising.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Veridian Vitality. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (415) 555-0123
- Postal Address: Accessibility Department, Veridian Vitality, 500 Howard Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94105
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical specifications
Accessibility of Veridian Vitality relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- ARIA
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Limitations and alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Veridian Vitality, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions.
- Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents or provide accessible alternatives. Please contact us if you require assistance with a specific document.
- Third-Party Content: Some content may be provided by third parties and may not fully conform to accessibility standards. We are working with these third parties to improve the accessibility of their content.
Assessment approach
Veridian Vitality assessed the accessibility of Veridian Vitality by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The site was evaluated internally by our accessibility team.
- External evaluation: The site was evaluated by third-party accessibility consultants.
Date
This statement was created on October 26, 2023.