Accessibility Statement

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Sara Kay is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. I am continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

sarakay.me takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Accessibility is part of the design and development process
Clear, semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
All images include descriptive alternative text
Links are descriptive and have clear purpose
Color contrast ratios meet WCAG AA standards
Keyboard navigation is fully supported throughout the site
Skip navigation link provided for keyboard users
Focus indicators are clearly visible
Content is responsive and works across different screen sizes
Reduced motion preferences are respected
ARIA labels and roles are used appropriately

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

All functionality is available using a keyboard:

Tab key to move forward through links and interactive elements
Shift + Tab to move backward
Enter or Space to activate buttons and links
Skip navigation link appears on Tab to jump to main content

Screen Readers

Semantic HTML structure with proper landmarks (navigation, main, footer)
ARIA labels on interactive elements
Alternative text on all informative images
Meaningful link text

Visual Design

Minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text
Minimum 3:1 contrast ratio for large text
Focus indicators clearly visible
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
Light and dark mode options available

Motion and Animation

Animations respect prefers-reduced-motion system setting
No auto-playing videos or audio
Transitions are smooth but not distracting

Technical Specifications

This website's accessibility relies on the following technologies:

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

Known Limitations

Despite my best efforts, there may be some limitations. Below are known issues:

Third-party content: Some embedded content from third-party services may not be fully accessible.
Downloadable documents: PDF files are provided with accessible alternatives where possible.
Gremlin mode: The playful "gremlin" mode uses decorative fonts that may be less readable for some users. Professional mode maintains standard accessibility best practices.

Feedback and Contact

I welcome your feedback on the accessibility of sarakay.me.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me:

Email: sara@sarakay.me
Response time: I aim to respond within 3-5 business days

In your message, please include:

The web page URL where you experienced the issue
A description of the problem
The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

Assessment Approach

Sara Kay assesses accessibility through:

Self-evaluation using WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines
Automated accessibility testing tools
Manual keyboard navigation testing
Screen reader testing (VoiceOver, NVDA)
Color contrast analysis

Formal Approval

This accessibility statement was created and reviewed on May 14, 2026.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with my response to your accessibility concerns, you have the right to file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Justice - ADA Complaint Filing
Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C) - Contact WAI