Accessibility Statement: Lace & Tassels
At Lace & Tassels, our commitment to accessibility is more than compliance; it's a pledge to create an online space that resonates inclusivity. In harmony with the European Union (Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies) Regulations 2020, this statement is a testament to our dedication.
Compliance Status:
This website is partially compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA.
Our websites, www.laceandtassels.com and www.laceandtassels.ie, stand as a work in progress towards Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA.
While we're currently on the journey of achieving full compliance, our partial status reflects our transparency in addressing non-compliance areas.
We recognize that Font icons, SVG, or images as well as elements behaving as buttons require attention. These non-compliances are acknowledged, and plans are actively underway to overcome existing limitations in our software and design.
Accessibility Features of this Website:
Our unwavering dedication to training, learning from industry experts, and actively engaging in user testing and surveys reflects our continuous commitment to improvement. Here are some features we've implemented to elevate accessibility:
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Descriptive Link Text and Structured Content: We prioritize an enhanced user experience by ensuring that our links provide clear expectations of the destination page. Our commitment extends to creating structured content that improves navigation intuitiveness.
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Image Accessibility: Images on our website come with detailed alternative text descriptions. This not only encompasses a comprehensive description of the visual elements but also includes embedded text, ensuring a rich and informative experience for all users.
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Optimal Letter Spacing, Font Sizing, and Heading Use: We strive to use optimal letter spacing, font sizes, and heading structures to deliver an optimal reading experience for everyone, regardless of their abilities or preferences.
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Contrast Ratio Compliance: Elements featuring text content adhere to a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 between the foreground (typically text color) and background color. This ensures readability and accessibility, making our content accessible to a broad spectrum of users.
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Accessibly Plugin Integration: We have also integrated the Accessibly app on our site to further assist our efforts to improve accessibility. It provides a range of accessibility enhancing features, allowing instant customization for content, color, and navigation. Background features, such as skip to content and menu enhancements, are included. Users can also adjust text interactions, like font size and text-to-speech, contributing to a more accessible online environment for everyone.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement:
This statement is a result of thorough testing and auditing conducted internally. Our team, using a combination of manual and automated third party accessibility tests across various platforms, has crafted this statement. A detailed log of issues has been created, and our dedicated team is actively addressing each concern identified during these tests. This ongoing effort propels us towards achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, ensuring a more accessible online experience for all users.
Feedback and Contact Information:
Your feedback is invaluable on our journey. If you encounter any issues not listed, please contact us at hello@laceandtassels.com. We welcome diverse forms of communication, including written, video, and voice content.
Enforcement Procedure:
Your satisfaction is our priority. If you're dissatisfied with our response or wish to raise accessibility issues not related to this website, file a complaint via hello@laceandtassels.com.
