Accessibility Policy

Our commitment to making art collecting accessible to everyone

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Our Commitment to Accessibility

At PassionForArt, we believe that art collecting should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities. We are committed to ensuring that our website is usable by people of all abilities and that we provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.

This accessibility policy outlines our commitment to web accessibility and the standards we follow to ensure our website is accessible to all users.

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which are internationally recognized guidelines for web accessibility. These guidelines help ensure that our website is accessible to people with various disabilities.

Perceivable

  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Captions for videos
  • • Sufficient color contrast
  • • Resizable text

Operable

  • • Keyboard navigation
  • • No time limits
  • • No flashing content
  • • Clear navigation

Additional Standards

Understandable

  • • Clear and simple language
  • • Consistent navigation
  • • Error identification
  • • Helpful instructions

Robust

  • • Compatible with assistive technology
  • • Valid HTML and CSS
  • • Cross-browser compatibility
  • • Mobile responsiveness

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

Text and Typography

  • • High contrast color scheme
  • • Resizable text (up to 200%)
  • • Clear, readable fonts
  • • Adequate line spacing

Images and Media

  • • Alternative text for all images
  • • Descriptive captions
  • • No auto-playing media
  • • Transcripts for audio content

Navigation and Interaction

Keyboard Navigation

  • • Full keyboard accessibility
  • • Visible focus indicators
  • • Logical tab order
  • • Skip navigation links

Forms and Controls

  • • Clear labels and instructions
  • • Error messages and validation
  • • Accessible form controls
  • • Multiple input methods

Assistive Technology Support

Screen Readers

  • • Semantic HTML structure
  • • Proper heading hierarchy
  • • ARIA labels and roles
  • • Descriptive link text

Other Technologies

  • • Voice recognition software
  • • Switch navigation devices
  • • Magnification software
  • • Speech-to-text tools

Testing and Monitoring

Our Testing Process

We regularly test our website for accessibility using a combination of automated tools and manual testing to ensure we maintain high accessibility standards.

Automated Testing

  • • WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluator
  • • axe DevTools
  • • Lighthouse Accessibility Audit
  • • Color contrast analyzers

Manual Testing

  • • Keyboard-only navigation
  • • Screen reader testing
  • • User experience reviews
  • • Cross-browser testing

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review and update our accessibility practices based on:

  • User feedback and accessibility reports
  • Updates to accessibility standards and guidelines
  • New technologies and best practices
  • Regular accessibility audits and assessments

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We Want to Hear from You

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions for improvement, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make our website more accessible for everyone.

How to Report Issues

  • • Email us at accessibility@passionforart.com
  • • Use our contact form
  • • Include specific details about the issue
  • • Describe your experience

What to Include

  • • Page URL where issue occurred
  • • Description of the problem
  • • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • • Your assistive technology (if applicable)

Alternative Formats

Requesting Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio, please contact us and we will work to provide the information in a format that works for you.

Available Formats

  • • Large print documents
  • • Audio recordings
  • • Braille materials
  • • Plain text versions

Response Time

  • • We aim to respond within 2 business days
  • • Alternative formats provided within 10 business days
  • • No additional cost for accessibility accommodations
  • • We'll work with you to find the best solution

Contact Information

For accessibility-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:

Help Us Improve

Your feedback is essential to making our website more accessible. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.