Accessibility Statement
Effective Date - 01/24/2025
Introduction
At Hi! People, we recognize the importance of creating digital spaces that everyone can navigate, understand, and interact with regardless of ability or circumstance. This document outlines our approach, standards, and ongoing efforts toward digital inclusivity.
Our Accessibility Standards and Implementation
Hi! People adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which establish international standards for digital accessibility. Currently, we are updating our website to meet Level AA guidelines, meaning we are in the process of implementing accessibility features.
Visual and Design Elements
- Maintaining color contrast ratios that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text)
- Avoiding color alone as an information indicator
- Offering text resizing capabilities without loss of content or functionality
- Ensuring form elements have sufficient active areas for touch interactions
Multimedia and Dynamic Content
- Providing alternative text descriptions for all informative images
- Ensuring that any time-based media includes appropriate alternatives
- Making sure that moving or animated content can be paused or stopped
- Testing functionality across multiple devices and assistive technologies
Continuous Improvement Plan
Our accessibility journey is ongoing. We regularly:
- Conduct accessibility audits using automated and manual testing methods
- Train our development and content teams on accessibility best practices
- Prioritize accessibility in our product development lifecycle
- Update our website based on evolving accessibility standards and user feedback
Feedback and Assistance
Your experience matters to us. If you encounter accessibility barriers while using our website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Phone: (860) 420-2837
- Email: info@hipeople.com
Our team aims to address all accessibility-related concerns within 3 business days.
Technical Framework
The accessibility features of the Hi! People website are built upon the following technologies:
- HTML5 semantic markup
- CSS3 with responsive design principles
- JavaScript with ARIA enhancements
- Modern framework implementations with accessibility considerations
Our development process incorporates accessibility testing with popular screen readers including:
- JAWS
- NVDA
- VoiceOver
We ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.
Statement Currency
This accessibility statement was created on January 24, 2025, and is regularly reviewed as part of our ongoing commitment to digital accessibility. We update this statement as we improve our digital accessibility practices.