Accessibility Statement:
Last Updated: 02/01/2025
Our Commitment to Accessibility:
At Closure Next, we are dedicated to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive, user-friendly browsing experience that allows all users to access our content and navigate the site effectively, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use.
We continually monitor and maintain this website to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines are internationally recognized and help make web content accessible to a broader audience, including individuals with disabilities.
1. Accessibility Features:
To improve accessibility, we have implemented a variety of features on our website:
- Keyboard Navigation: The site can be fully navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all elements efficiently.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Our site is designed to be compatible with screen readers, enabling visually impaired users to navigate and interact with the content using auditory feedback.
- Text Contrast and Readability: We have carefully chosen text and background colors to ensure a high level of contrast, making the text easier to read for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Semantic HTML Structure: The website employs semantic HTML code, which enhances compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers and other accessibility tools.
- Scalable Text: Users can adjust the text size through their browser settings without affecting the layout or accessibility of the content.
- Responsive Design: The site’s design adapts to different screen sizes and devices, such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, providing a seamless experience for users regardless of their device.
2. Tips for Improving Your Experience:
We recommend the following tips to help you customize your browsing experience for enhanced accessibility:
1) Zooming in on Your Screen:
- On Windows: Press the Windows key + + to activate the Magnifier tool.
- On Mac: Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Zoom, and enable the zoom feature.
- In any web browser, use Ctrl + (Windows) or Cmd + (Mac) to zoom in, and Ctrl - / Cmd - to zoom out.
2) Changing Text Colors or Fonts:
- In Chrome: Go to Settings > Appearance > Customize Fonts.
- In Safari: Open Preferences > Advanced, and adjust font sizes and styles.
- In Firefox: Go to Menu > Preferences > Fonts & Colors, and adjust settings to suit your needs.
3) Screen Readers:
- For Windows: We recommend NVDA (free) or JAWS for screen reading.
- For Mac: Use VoiceOver, built into macOS for a full-screen reading experience.
- For iOS and Android: Use built-in screen readers such as VoiceOver (iOS) or TalkBack (Android).
4) Adjusting the Color Scheme:
- In some browsers, users can invert or change color schemes for better visibility. Check browser accessibility settings for color inversion options.
3. Third-Party Content:
Our website may contain links to external resources, including social media sites (such as GitHub, Mastodon, etc.). These third-party sites may not adhere to the same accessibility standards as our website. We are not responsible for their accessibility practices. We encourage you to check their respective accessibility statements for more details.
4. Ongoing Accessibility Efforts:
We are continuously working to enhance the accessibility of our website. This includes regular testing, user feedback, and periodic reviews to identify and address any barriers that may arise. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please let us know so we can take immediate action.
5. Feedback and Contact Us:
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback. You can contact us directly through our Contact page.
6. Updates to This Accessibility Statement:
We regularly review and update this accessibility statement to ensure our site remains accessible and inclusive. As we continue to improve our website, please check this page for any updates or changes.