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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Our Commitment

Ryan Stephens is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continuously improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards

SpeakEasy aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and guidelines. We strive to make our website accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies such as screen readers.

Our accessibility efforts include:

  • • Semantic HTML structure for proper document outline
  • • ARIA labels and roles for interactive elements
  • • Alt text for all images and visual content
  • • Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
  • • Sufficient color contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
  • • Resizable text and responsive design
  • • Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • • Form labels properly associated with inputs
  • • Skip links for keyboard users
  • • Accessible error messages and validation

Keyboard Navigation

SpeakEasy is fully navigable using keyboard alone:

  • Tab - Move to next interactive element
  • Shift + Tab - Move to previous interactive element
  • Enter - Activate buttons and links
  • Space - Activate buttons and checkboxes
  • Escape - Close modals and menus
  • Arrow Keys - Navigate within menus and lists

Screen Reader Support

SpeakEasy has been designed to work with popular screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. All interactive elements have appropriate ARIA labels and roles to ensure screen reader users can navigate and understand the content.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, there may be some limitations:

  • • Third-party embedded content (e.g., Stripe payment forms) may have their own accessibility considerations
  • • Some complex data visualizations may require additional description
  • • PDF documents may require additional accessibility features

Assistive Technology Support

SpeakEasy supports the following assistive technologies:

  • • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • • Keyboard-only navigation
  • • Browser zoom and text scaling
  • • High contrast modes
  • • Voice control software

Report Accessibility Issues

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of SpeakEasy. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us:

Please include in your message:

  • • Description of the accessibility issue
  • • Page or feature affected
  • • Your assistive technology (if applicable)
  • • Browser and operating system
  • • Steps to reproduce the issue

Remediation Process

When we receive an accessibility report, we will:

  • • Acknowledge receipt within 2 business days
  • • Investigate the reported issue
  • • Provide a timeline for remediation
  • • Implement fixes in a timely manner
  • • Follow up with confirmation of resolution

Third-Party Content

SpeakEasy uses third-party services including Stripe for payments and OpenAI for transcription. These services have their own accessibility policies and practices. We encourage you to review their accessibility statements as well.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving accessibility. This includes:

  • • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • • User feedback incorporation
  • • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • • Staying current with WCAG guidelines
  • • Testing with real assistive technologies

Legal Compliance

SpeakEasy is committed to complying with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

  • • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Contact Information

For accessibility-related inquiries or to report issues, please use our contact form.

Please mention in your message: "Accessibility Issue Report"