Holistic Harmony Collective

Accessibility Statement

At Holistic Harmony Collective, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our website is designed with accessibility in mind, following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and resources, regardless of their abilities. This commitment is reflected in our design, development, and ongoing maintenance processes.

Accessibility Features

Semantic HTML

We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate the website. This includes the use of appropriate headings ( <h1> to <h6> ), paragraphs ( <p> ), lists ( <ul> , <ol> , <li> ), and other structural elements.

ARIA Attributes

Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes are used to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and advanced user interface elements. These attributes provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of elements.

• Roles: We use ARIA roles to define the type of element, such as role="navigation" for the navigation menu and role="main" for the main content area.
• States: ARIA states indicate the current state of an element, such as aria-expanded="true" for an expanded menu or aria-checked="true" for a selected checkbox.
• Properties: ARIA properties provide additional information about an element, such as aria-label="Search" for a search input field.

Examples of ARIA attributes used on this site include:

• aria-label for labeling elements like search bars and icons.
• aria-describedby for providing additional context to form fields.
• aria-hidden="true" to hide decorative elements from assistive technologies.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can use the Tab key to move between interactive elements, the Enter key to activate links and buttons, and the arrow keys to navigate within certain elements.

We have implemented skip links to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and jump directly to the main content of the page. These links are visible when focused via keyboard navigation.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read the content. Our color contrast ratios meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements.

Image Alt Text

All images on our website include descriptive alt text, providing alternative text descriptions for users who cannot see the images. This helps users understand the content and purpose of the images.

Here are some examples of how we use alt text:

• – Descriptive alt text for a skincare product image.
• – Descriptive alt text for a nutrition article image.
• – Descriptive alt text for a fitness-related image.

Form Accessibility

All form elements are properly labeled, and instructions are provided to help users understand how to complete the forms. We use appropriate input types and validation to ensure that forms are easy to use and accessible.

Each form field includes descriptive labels and instructions. Error messages are clear and provide helpful guidance on how to correct mistakes.

Responsive Design

Our website is designed to be responsive and accessible on a variety of devices and screen sizes. The layout adapts to different screen sizes, ensuring that content is readable and usable on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

Text Resizing

Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. The website is designed to maintain its usability and readability at different text sizes.

Video Accessibility

We strive to make our videos accessible to everyone. All videos include captions and transcripts, ensuring that users who are deaf or hard of hearing can understand the content. We also provide audio descriptions for videos when necessary.

WCAG Compliance

We adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of internationally recognized standards for web accessibility. Our goal is to meet or exceed these guidelines to ensure that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience.

Here's a summary of some key WCAG principles and how we implement them:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
• Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
• Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

We regularly review and test our website to ensure ongoing compliance with WCAG standards.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnifiers
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We regularly test our website with assistive technologies to ensure that it provides a seamless and accessible experience for all users.

Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)

An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is available upon request. This report provides detailed information about our website's conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.

Contact us at [email protected] to request a copy of the ACR.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website, conduct accessibility audits, and implement updates to address any issues that are identified.

We welcome feedback from users about their experiences with our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [email protected] .

Accessibility Audit Schedule

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact us at:

We are committed to responding to accessibility inquiries in a timely manner.