Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

SafestCarSeat is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone 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.

SafestCarSeat 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.

Our accessibility efforts align with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation

• All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
• Clear focus indicators for keyboard users
• Logical tab order throughout the site

Screen Reader Support

• Proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• Descriptive alt text for all images
• Semantic HTML elements for better screen reader navigation
• ARIA labels where appropriate

Visual Design

• High contrast color combinations
• Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Readable fonts and appropriate spacing

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Clear form labels and instructions
• Error messages that are clearly associated with form fields
• Sufficient time to complete forms

Known Issues & Improvement Timeline

We are aware of the following accessibility issues and are working to address them:

• Some older blog posts may lack full alt text descriptions (target: Q1 2025)
• Color contrast may not meet WCAG standards in some areas (target: Q1 2025)
• Some interactive elements may not have sufficient focus indicators (target: Q1 2025)
• Certain third-party widgets may not fully conform to WCAG standards (ongoing)

Third-Party Content Disclaimer

Some third-party content (such as embedded videos, affiliate widgets, or social media plugins) may not fully meet WCAG standards. We are working with providers to improve accessibility and provide alternative access methods where possible.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of SafestCarSeat. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with:

• U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division
• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) - W3C
• Your local disability rights organization

Assessment Methods

SafestCarSeat assessed the accessibility of our website through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Testing with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• User testing with people with disabilities

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• User feedback integration
• Implementation of new accessibility features
• Regular updates to meet evolving accessibility standards

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Switch navigation devices
• Screen magnification software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Mobile accessibility (iOS and Android accessibility features)
• Text-to-speech software
• Alternative input devices (head pointers, eye tracking)

Updates to This Statement

We will review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect any changes to our website or accessibility practices. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.