WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliance

Accessibility Compliance Report

Comprehensive WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance documentation demonstrating our commitment to digital accessibility and inclusive design for all users.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliant
100% Keyboard Navigable
Enhanced Screen Reader Support
4.5:1 Color Contrast
Audit Date: July 1, 2025 • WCAG Version: 2.1 Level AA • Scope: Complete website
Key Achievements

Accessibility Excellence

Four pillars of WCAG 2.1 compliance ensuring inclusive digital experiences for all users

👁️

Perceivable

All information is presentable in ways users can perceive, with proper alt text, color contrast, and text alternatives.

⌨️

Operable

Complete keyboard navigation, proper focus management, and user interface components that work for everyone.

🧠

Understandable

Clear information architecture, predictable functionality, and helpful error identification and correction.

🔧

Robust

Compatible with assistive technologies, valid markup, and reliable interpretation across diverse user agents.

Executive Summary

The Personal Injury Whiz website has achieved full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance through comprehensive accessibility improvements across all site components and functionality.

Key Achievements

  • 100% keyboard navigable - All functionality accessible via keyboard
  • Enhanced screen reader support - Proper semantic structure and ARIA
  • Color contrast compliance - Meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio minimum
  • Responsive accessibility - Consistent across all devices
  • User preference respect - Honors motion and contrast preferences
  • Comprehensive testing - Automated and manual validation
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Principle 1: Perceivable

Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.

1.1 Text Alternatives ✅ COMPLIANT

  • All images include appropriate alt text
  • Decorative images marked with aria-hidden="true"
  • Complex graphics have detailed descriptions
  • SVG elements include proper title and desc elements

1.3 Adaptable ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3)
  • Semantic HTML elements used correctly
  • Form labels properly associated
  • Content works in all orientations

1.4 Distinguishable ✅ COMPLIANT

  • 4.5:1 contrast ratio for all text
  • 3:1 contrast for UI components
  • Text resizable up to 200%
  • Content reflows at 320px width
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Principle 2: Operable

User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.

2.1 Keyboard Accessible ✅ COMPLIANT

  • All functionality available via keyboard
  • No keyboard traps present
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts use modifiers
  • Focus management for modal dialogs

2.4 Navigable ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Skip links on all pages
  • Descriptive page titles
  • Logical tab order
  • Clear focus indicators (3px solid #fbbf24)

2.5 Input Modalities ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Simple click/tap interactions only
  • Proper pointer cancellation
  • Accessible names include visible labels
  • No path-based gestures required
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Principle 3: Understandable

Information and user interface operation must be understandable to all users.

3.1 Readable ✅ COMPLIANT

  • HTML lang attribute set to "en"
  • All content in English
  • Clear, readable language throughout
  • Consistent terminology

3.2 Predictable ✅ COMPLIANT

  • No context changes on focus
  • Consistent navigation across pages
  • Components labeled consistently
  • Predictable behavior throughout

3.3 Input Assistance ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Form errors clearly identified
  • Clear labels and instructions
  • Error suggestions provided
  • Error prevention for important actions
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Principle 4: Robust

Content must be robust enough for interpretation by diverse user agents and assistive technologies.

4.1.1 Parsing ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Valid HTML markup throughout
  • No duplicate IDs
  • Proper element nesting
  • Complete start and end tags

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value ✅ COMPLIANT

  • All UI components have accessible names
  • Roles defined via semantic HTML and ARIA
  • States and values programmatically determinable
  • Properties and values can be set by user agents

4.1.3 Status Messages ✅ COMPLIANT

  • Live regions for dynamic content
  • Status changes announced to screen readers
  • Progress updates communicated appropriately
  • Error states properly announced

Enhanced Accessibility Features

Our implementation includes several enhancements that exceed WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements:

🎯 Advanced Navigation

  • Global keyboard shortcuts (Alt+M, Alt+N, Alt+F)
  • Roving tabindex for menu navigation
  • Focus trapping for modal interfaces
  • Reading progress indicator

⭐ Enhanced User Experience

  • Back to top functionality
  • Table of contents navigation
  • Live region announcements
  • Motion preference detection

🔧 Developer-Friendly Features

  • Comprehensive ARIA implementation
  • Semantic HTML structure throughout
  • Modular accessibility components
  • Extensive code documentation

Testing Methodology

Automated Testing ✅

  • axe-core accessibility scanner
  • WAVE web accessibility evaluator
  • Lighthouse accessibility audit
  • Pa11y command line testing

Manual Testing ✅

  • Keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Color contrast verification
  • Mobile accessibility testing

User Testing ✅

  • Assistive technology users feedback
  • Cognitive accessibility review
  • Motor impairment usability testing
  • Vision impairment navigation testing

Maintenance & Monitoring

Ongoing Compliance ✅
  • Regular accessibility audits scheduled
  • Automated testing in development pipeline
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • User feedback mechanisms in place
Documentation ✅
  • Accessibility statement published
  • Developer guidelines documented
  • Testing procedures established
  • Compliance tracking system implemented

Contact & Support

Accessibility Support

Email: ask@personalinjurywhiz.com

Response Time: 48 hours for accessibility issues

Alternative Formats: Available upon request

Feedback Welcome

We continuously work to improve accessibility. Contact us with:

  • The specific page or feature affected
  • Assistive technology details (if applicable)
  • Description of difficulty experienced

📋 Final Compliance Statement

Personal Injury Whiz is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status: This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Assessment Date: July 1, 2025 • Next Review: January 1, 2026

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