Accessibility Statement for Wanderlust Escapes

Wanderlust Escapes is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all people. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of disability. As such, Wanderlust Escapes strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Wanderlust Escapes takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Consistently using semantic HTML to structure content.
• Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
• Using ARIA attributes to enhance accessibility for assistive technologies.
• Regularly testing our website with assistive technologies such as screen readers.
• Including accessibility as part of our ongoing development and maintenance processes.
• Providing training to our staff on accessibility best practices.

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. Wanderlust Escapes 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.

Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: Every image includes descriptive alternative text to convey its content and function to users of assistive technology. For example, an image showing the Eiffel Tower has the alt text "Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset," providing context for users who cannot see the image.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can use the tab key to navigate through links, form fields, and other interactive elements. Focus indicators are clearly visible to show which element is currently selected.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors throughout the website to make content easily readable for users with low vision. We use tools to verify contrast ratios and ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements such as <header> , <nav> , <main> , <article> , <section> , and <footer> to structure our content. This helps assistive technologies understand the content's organization and meaning.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies. For example, we use aria-label to provide descriptive labels for buttons and links, and aria-describedby to associate form fields with their corresponding labels.
• Scalable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings. Our design is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes and resolutions, ensuring that content remains readable and usable.
• Forms Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled, and error messages are clear and informative. We provide instructions and cues to help users complete forms successfully.

Example of an image with descriptive alternative text:

This image of the Eiffel Tower has the descriptive alt text "Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset," giving users who can't see the image context.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content on our website accessible, there may be some exceptions. This includes:

• Older documents or files that have not yet been updated to meet current accessibility standards.
• Third-party content that is beyond our control.

We are actively working to address these exceptions and improve the overall accessibility of our website.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Wanderlust Escapes. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website.

You can contact us by:

• Email: accessibility@wanderlustescapes.com
• Phone: (555) 123-4567
• Postal Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Wanderlust Escapes 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

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

Assessment Approach

Wanderlust Escapes assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: The website was self-tested by Wanderlust Escapes using assistive technology, such as screen readers.
• External evaluation: The website was evaluated externally by Accessible Web Solutions, a third-party accessibility consultant, who provided detailed feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Formal complaints

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days. Escalation procedures are in place if you are not satisfied with our response. Please direct your complaint to our Head of Customer Service, Ms. Jane Doe, at jane.doe@wanderlustescapes.com.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content provided by third parties, such as social media feeds, embedded videos, or advertisements. While we strive to ensure that all third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee its accessibility. We encourage users to contact the third-party providers directly to request accessible content.

Resources

Below are some useful resources for information about web accessibility:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Section 508
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)

Disclaimer

This accessibility statement applies to the Wanderlust Escapes website. Wanderlust Escapes is not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or content that may be linked from our website.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.

Accessibility Checklist

We follow an internal accessibility checklist to ensure new features and content meet accessibility standards. The checklist includes:

• Testing with screen readers (e.g., NVDA, VoiceOver).
• Keyboard navigation testing.
• Color contrast analysis.
• Validating HTML and CSS code.
• Ensuring form labels are properly associated with form fields.
• Checking for sufficient text size and line height.
• Ensuring videos have captions and transcripts.

Accessibility Training

Wanderlust Escapes provides accessibility training to our staff to promote awareness and understanding of accessibility principles. The training covers topics such as:

• WCAG guidelines and best practices.
• Using assistive technologies.
• Creating accessible content.
• Testing for accessibility.

Accessibility Evaluation Table