Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: October 23, 2025
Commitment: Ongoing accessibility improvements

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Samuel Holley AI Consulting 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.

Our Goal: Make samuelholley.com accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Standards & Guidelines

We strive to conform to the following standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, Level AA conformance (published by the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative)
  • Section 508: U.S. Rehabilitation Act Section 508 standards (for potential government clients)
  • ADA Title III: Americans with Disabilities Act Title III requirements for commercial websites

Accessibility Features

✅ Current Features

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements accessible via keyboard (Tab, Enter, Space)
  • Visible focus indicators on buttons and links
  • Logical tab order throughout pages
  • Skip to main content link (for screen readers)

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML5 elements (nav, main, article, section, footer)
  • ARIA labels and roles where appropriate
  • Alt text for informative images
  • Descriptive link text (avoids "click here")
  • Properly structured headings (H1-H6)

Visual Design

  • Responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Sufficient color contrast (targeting 4.5:1 ratio for normal text)
  • No reliance on color alone to convey information

Forms & Interaction

  • Clear form labels associated with inputs
  • Error messages clearly identified and descriptive
  • Required fields marked with asterisk and text (not color alone)
  • Sufficient time to complete forms (no arbitrary timeouts)

Known Issues & Ongoing Work

🚧 Areas for Improvement

We are actively working to improve accessibility in the following areas:

In Progress:

  • Color Contrast: Reviewing all text/background combinations to ensure 4.5:1 minimum contrast (some orange accents may need adjustment)
  • Image Alt Text: Auditing all images to ensure comprehensive, descriptive alt text (especially dynamic content)
  • Mobile Touch Targets: Ensuring all buttons meet 44x44px minimum size for touch accessibility
  • Third-Party Embeds: Calendly and Stripe embeds may have accessibility limitations outside our control (we're working with vendors)
  • Video Captions: Any future video content will include captions and transcripts

Planned Enhancements:

  • Automated accessibility testing in CI/CD pipeline
  • Manual screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • User testing with people with disabilities
  • Accessibility toolbar (font size, contrast, etc.)

Assistive Technologies

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

  • Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Screen Magnification: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, macOS Zoom
  • Voice Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
  • Keyboard-Only Navigation: All features accessible without a mouse

Testing & Compliance

Testing Methods

  • Automated Tools: Lighthouse, axe DevTools, WAVE
  • Manual Testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader testing
  • Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (latest versions)
  • Device Testing: Desktop, tablet, mobile (iOS and Android)

Conformance Status

Current Status: Partially Conformant (WCAG 2.1 Level AA)

"Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are working to achieve full conformance and document our progress transparently.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of samuelholley.com. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Samuel Holley AI Consulting
Mendocino County, California

Email: sam@samuelholley.com
Subject: "Accessibility Feedback"

Phone: (707) 371-6237

Response Time: We aim to respond within 2 business days

What to Include in Your Feedback:

  • The specific page URL where you encountered an issue
  • Description of the accessibility barrier
  • Assistive technology you're using (if applicable)
  • Browser and operating system
  • Any suggestions for improvement

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a formal complaint:

  • U.S. Department of Justice: ADA Complaint Form
  • California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: (800) 884-1684 (voice) or (800) 700-2320 (TTY)

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of samuelholley.com relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (progressive enhancement - site functions without JS)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Assessment History

Latest Accessibility Audit: October 23, 2025

Assessment Method: Self-evaluation (internal audit)

Next Planned Audit: January 2026 (quarterly reviews)

We are committed to continuous improvement and plan to conduct accessibility audits quarterly. A third-party accessibility audit is planned for Q1 2026.

Resources

Learn more about web accessibility:

♿ Accessibility is a Journey, Not a Destination

We're committed to making our website accessible to everyone. Your feedback helps us improve. Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive web.