At Style Elevation with Tara, we are committed to making our website content accessible and user-friendly for everyone. This Accessibility Statement outlines our dedication to digital accessibility, the steps we’ve taken, and how you can get assistance or provide feedback.

Our Commitment

StyleElevationWithTara.com is designed with the goal that all users, including those with disabilities, can effectively engage with our content. We strive to adhere to recognized standards for accessibility and usability. Our ongoing efforts include aiming for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines are widely accepted and provide criteria to ensure web content is more accessible to people with a broad range of abilities (including those who use assistive technologies like screen readers or keyboard-only navigation).

We believe an accessible website is a key part of an inclusive community. Whether you’re using a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, or assistive software, we want you to be able to navigate and enjoy our style content and services with ease.

Measures Taken

To enhance accessibility, we have implemented or are in the process of implementing the following measures:

• Text Alternatives for Images: We provide descriptive alternative text (alt text) for significant images so that users who cannot see the images can still understand their context and purpose. For example, if we post a photo of an outfit as part of a style tip, the image will have an alt tag describing the outfit. Decorative images that do not convey important information may have empty alt attributes so they are skipped by screen readers. (Note: For user-generated images in our forum, we encourage users to add descriptions, but we cannot guarantee alt text for every user-uploaded photo.)
• Structured Headings and Content: We use proper HTML heading tags and structural markup to organize our pages. This makes it easier for screen reader users to navigate through sections of a page or skip to relevant content. It also benefits all users by providing a clear content hierarchy (e.g., large headings for main topics, smaller headings for subtopics). Our lists, forms, and tables (if any) are built with accessibility in mind, including labels for form fields.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our site can be navigated using only a keyboard. Users can use the Tab key to move through interactive elements like links, buttons, and form fields. We ensure that there is a visible focus indicator (usually an outline or highlight) on elements when navigating via keyboard, so you won’t get “lost” while tabbing through a page. All key features (like the main menu, quiz start button, login forms, etc.) are accessible without requiring a mouse.
• Color Contrast and Design: We have chosen text and background color combinations that meet recommended contrast ratios for readability. Our font sizes are generally scalable, and users can use browser zoom functions if needed without breaking the layout. We avoid conveying information solely by color (for example, if something is required, we don’t just color it red; we also include an asterisk or text indicating it’s required). If you find any specific text hard to read due to color or size, please let us know – we can adjust styling where feasible.
• Accessible Forms and Controls: Wherever we have forms (like sign-up forms, contact forms, quiz inputs), we add labels or instructions for form fields. We also provide error messages or confirmation messages in text that screen readers can announce (and not just visually). For example, if you forget to fill a required field, there will be a text alert about it that can be picked up by assistive tech.
• Video Captions/Transcripts: For any video content we produce (e.g., style tip videos in the membership), we endeavor to include captions or transcripts. If a video is not already captioned, it is our plan to provide either closed captions (subtitles) within the video player or a text transcript on the same page. This helps users who are deaf or hard of hearing, and also anyone who prefers reading or needs to watch without sound. Similarly, if any audio content is provided, we would provide a transcript. (If you encounter a video without captions or transcript, please notify us and we will prioritize fixing that.)
• Responsive Design: Our site is responsive and works on a variety of devices and screen sizes. This is also an accessibility consideration – users should be able to pinch-zoom or increase text size on mobile without issues, and content should reflow appropriately.
• Continuous Improvement: We periodically test our website using automated accessibility checkers and manual testing (including keyboard-only navigation and using screen reader software like NVDA or VoiceOver for spot checks). When we deploy new features or content, we consider accessibility impact and test accordingly. We also keep our team educated about basic accessibility principles.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility issues might still be present. We are a small team and continuously learning. Some known or potential limitations include:

• User-Generated Content: In our members’ forum, users may post images or formatted content that we do not have full control over. For example, a member might upload an image without providing descriptive text, or they might use slang/abbreviations that could be unclear. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of every piece of content that users contribute. However, we do monitor posts and can step in to add descriptions or edit formatting if a significant accessibility problem is reported. We encourage our community to be mindful (e.g., to describe their images for others), and we provide guidance in our forum rules. If you find a user post that is not accessible (like an important image with no description), please use the “report” function or contact us so we can address it.w3.org (The known limitation of user-contributed images possibly lacking text alternatives is something we strive to mitigate by monitoring and offering helpw3.org.)
• PDFs or Downloads: Occasionally, we might offer style guide PDFs or other downloadable content. Some of these documents may not be fully optimized for screen readers (especially older ones or if heavily designed). We are working to ensure any new PDFs are tagged for accessibility. In the meantime, if you have trouble accessing content in a PDF, let us know – we can provide the content in an alternate format (such as HTML or plain text).
• Third-Party Components: Our site may include third-party widgets (like an embedded Instagram feed or a video player) that we do not have full control over in terms of accessibility. We try to choose reputable, accessible tools, but there might be instances where a third-party plugin has issues. We will communicate with those providers on any known issues or seek alternatives if possible. If you encounter a problem with any such component, please inform us.
• Ongoing Work: We are aware that web accessibility is an ongoing effort. We may not yet be perfect, but we are dedicated to improving. There might be minor issues like an occasional missing form label, or maybe some dynamic content that isn’t announced to screen readers as expected. Our commitment is to fix significant issues as soon as we become aware of them. Minor issues will be addressed in our development pipeline.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Site. If you have any difficulty using Style Elevation with Tara or any suggestions on how we can improve accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact us. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will do our best to respond promptly and address the issue.

You can reach us via:

• Email: tara@styleelevationwithtara.com (Subject: Accessibility)
• Phone: (401) 578-7826 (If you prefer to call, our support team will relay any accessibility concerns to the web team. If you call outside of business hours, you may leave a voicemail.)

When contacting us about an accessibility issue, it would help if you can include details such as: the nature of the problem, the page or feature where you encountered it, the browser or assistive technology you’re using, and any specific steps that caused an issue. This information will assist us in diagnosing and fixing the problem more effectively.

We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days, and to resolve accessibility issues (or provide a plan/alternative) within a reasonable time frame. For more complex issues, we might need a bit more time to implement a fix, but we will keep you informed of progress if you’ve contacted us.

Ongoing Efforts

We understand that accessibility is not a one-time project but an ongoing process. Some of the steps we plan to take moving forward include:

• Regular audits of our site using both automated tools and manual testing by individuals familiar with assistive technologies.
• Training our content creators and web developers in accessibility best practices (for example, ensuring new content has proper headings, alt tags, and avoiding any inaccessible scripts).
• Staying informed about advancements in accessibility standards (such as WCAG updates or new ARIA techniques) and updating our site accordingly.
• Incorporating accessibility checks into our update and release process, so new features consider accessibility from the start.

Compliance Status

We are striving for WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. At this time, we believe we are partially conformant – meaning some parts of the content do not fully meet the Level AA standard yet, but most key features are accessible. Our goal is to reach full conformance. We have also applied some Level AAA techniques where feasible (for instance, avoiding images of text, ensuring re-authentication doesn’t cause loss of data if a session times out, etc.w3.org).

This statement will be reviewed and updated as needed, particularly when substantial changes are made to the site or its accessibility.

Assistive Support

If you need assistance accessing any content on StyleElevationWithTara.com or have trouble with any part of our site, please contact us as outlined above. We will gladly provide the information or service you need through an alternate communication method or support you in navigating the site. For example, if you have difficulty taking the style quiz due to an accessibility issue, we can arrange to administer the quiz via email or phone and send you the results directly. If a video lacks captions, we can send you a written summary or transcript.

Your experience matters to us. We are continuously working to ensure that Style Elevation with Tara is inclusive and accessible to all users. Thank you for joining us, and please enjoy exploring our style content with the confidence that we are here to support your access.

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