Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 1, 2025

I am committed to making aaronpenne.io accessible to all visitors, including people with disabilities. This Site is designed to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessibility Features

Navigation

• Skip links: A "Skip to main content" link appears at the top of every page for keyboard users
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard alone
• Arrow key navigation: The artwork grid supports arrow key navigation for easier browsing
• Focus indicators: Clear blue outlines show which element is currently focused
• Focus trap: The menu overlay traps focus while open, preventing accidental navigation outside

Screen Reader Support

• Semantic HTML: Pages use proper heading hierarchy and landmark regions
• ARIA labels: Interactive elements include descriptive labels for assistive technology
• Live regions: Form submissions announce success or error messages to screen readers
• Alt text: All artwork images include descriptive alternative text

Visual Design

• Color contrast: All text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 minimum), with error messages at 5.8:1 and success messages at 6.4:1 ratio
• Readable fonts: Body text uses Inter, a highly legible sans-serif typeface
• Scalable text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• No flashing content: The Site contains no content that flashes more than three times per second

Touch and Motor

• Touch targets: All buttons and links meet the 44×44 pixel minimum size for touch accessibility
• Generous spacing: Interactive elements have adequate spacing to prevent accidental activation
• No time limits: There are no time-limited interactions on the Site

Motion and Animations

• Reduced motion: The Site respects the prefers-reduced-motion setting in your browser
• Subtle animations: Animations are minimal and do not interfere with content comprehension

Known Limitations

I am aware of the following accessibility considerations:

• The decorative footer gradient is hidden from screen readers but may be visually distracting for some users

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

This Site is tested to work with:

• Modern versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
• Screen magnification tools
• Keyboard-only navigation

Feedback

I welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this Site. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me through the information on my Info page.

When reporting an accessibility issue, please include:

• A description of the problem
• The page URL where you encountered it
• Your browser and assistive technology (if applicable)

I will do my best to respond within 5 business days and work toward a solution.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. I regularly review and improve the Site to ensure it remains accessible as content and technology evolve.