Accessibility Statement for AutoFix Garage

AutoFix Garage is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. This statement describes our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive online experience.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

AutoFix Garage is dedicated to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

AutoFix Garage takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Regular accessibility audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address accessibility issues.
• Accessible design principles: We incorporate accessibility considerations into the design and development process from the outset, ensuring that new features and content are accessible.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, providing clear and consistent markup that can be easily interpreted by assistive technologies.
• Alternative text for images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that conveys the meaning and purpose of the image to users who cannot see it. For example, the AutoFix Garage logo has alt text "AutoFix Garage Logo".
• Keyboard navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient color contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision.
• Clear and consistent navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation throughout our website, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Resizable text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings to make the content more readable.
• Form labels and instructions: All form fields on our website include clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete the form.
• Video captions and transcripts: We provide captions and transcripts for all video content on our website to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and provide additional information to assistive technologies.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To further enhance accessibility, we have implemented the following specific features:

• Skip navigation links: We provide skip navigation links to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation menus and jump directly to the main content of the page.
• Focus indicators: We ensure that all interactive elements have clear and visible focus indicators when they are selected using a keyboard.
• Error handling: We provide clear and informative error messages for form fields that are not completed correctly.
• Timed content: Where timed content is used, we provide users with the ability to pause, stop, or extend the time limit.
• Readability: We strive to write our content in plain language that is easy to understand.

Conformance Status

The AutoFix Garage website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility limitations may exist on our website. We are aware of the following issues and are actively working to address them:

• Older PDF documents: Some older PDF documents on our website may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these documents with accessible versions.
• Third-party content: Some content provided by third-party vendors may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to ensure that their content meets our accessibility standards.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the AutoFix Garage website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site.

You can contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (303) 555-2222
• Postal Address: Accessibility Team, AutoFix Garage, 123 Main Street, Denver, CO 80202

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The AutoFix Garage website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers and assistive technologies:

• Chrome (latest version) with NVDA
• Firefox (latest version) with JAWS
• Safari (latest version) with VoiceOver

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the AutoFix Garage website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

Assessment Approach

AutoFix Garage assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by the company's developers and accessibility specialists.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an independent third-party accessibility consultant, Access Solutions, Inc., located in Denver, CO. Contact them at [email protected].

Distribution of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is distributed as follows:

• It is prominently linked from the footer of every page on the AutoFix Garage website.
• It is available upon request from our customer service team.

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and last updated on November 7, 2024.

Future Accessibility Efforts

AutoFix Garage is committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. We plan to undertake the following efforts in the future:

• Training: Provide regular accessibility training to our development and content creation teams.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor our website for accessibility issues using automated tools and manual testing.
• Updating: Regularly update our website to incorporate the latest accessibility best practices and standards.
• User testing: Conduct user testing with people with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Captioning: Ensure all new video content includes captions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact us at [email protected] or (303) 555-2222. Our accessibility coordinator is Michael Diaz.