Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: [Date — TBD]
Our Commitment
Ashtyn Kennedy for Alabama Congressional District 6 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.
Conformance Status
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML elements to convey meaning and structure
- Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
- Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using keyboard only
- Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios for text readability
- Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly layout that adapts to different screen sizes
- Clear Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for interactive elements
- Readable Fonts: Clear, legible typography throughout the site
- ARIA Labels: Screen reader support through appropriate ARIA attributes
Third-Party Content
Our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms (for example, video or social media). While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot control the accessibility of third-party services. We encourage you to visit those platforms’ accessibility statements for more information when such content is added.
Assistive Technologies
This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser text resizing and zoom features
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist:
- Third-party embedded content (videos, social media widgets) may have accessibility limitations beyond our control
- Some older browsers may not fully support all accessibility features
- PDF documents, when available, may require additional accessibility accommodations
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all aspects of our site.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:
Email: info@ashtynkennedyforal.com
Subject Line: Accessibility Concern
Information to Include: Please describe the accessibility issue you encountered, including the page URL, your assistive technology (if applicable), and any other relevant details.
We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and strive to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.
Alternative Access
If you are unable to access information on this website due to accessibility barriers, you may request the information in an alternative format:
- Email us at info@ashtynkennedyforal.com
- Request printed campaign materials
- Request information in large print or other accessible formats
- Schedule a phone call to discuss campaign information
Technical Specifications
This website's accessibility relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:
- Review and test our website for accessibility compliance
- Update content to improve accessibility
- Train campaign staff on accessibility best practices
- Monitor new accessibility guidelines and standards
- Implement user feedback to improve accessibility
Campaign Commitment to Accessibility
Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our website. We strive to make all campaign events, materials, and communications accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations to participate in campaign activities, please contact us and we will work to meet your needs.