Accessible for Everyone

Our Accessibility Commitment

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

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and work to make our platform usable by everyone, regardless of ability or technology.

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which include:

• • Perceivable: Information and UI components must be presentable in ways users can perceive
• • Operable: Interface components and navigation must be operable by all users
• • Understandable: Information and UI operation must be understandable
• • Robust: Content must be robust enough for various assistive technologies

Section 508 Compliance

We also work to meet Section 508 requirements for federal accessibility standards, ensuring our platform is accessible to users with disabilities in government and public sector contexts.

Visual Accessibility

Screen Reader Support

• • Compatible with popular screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• • Semantic HTML markup for proper content structure
• • ARIA labels and descriptions for complex interface elements
• • Alternative text for all images and graphics
• • Descriptive headings and landmarks for navigation

Color and Contrast

• • High contrast color scheme meeting WCAG AA standards
• • Color is not the only means of conveying information
• • Text has sufficient contrast against background colors
• • Focus indicators are clearly visible

Typography and Layout

• • Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
• • Clear, readable fonts with adequate spacing
• • Responsive design that works across different screen sizes
• • Consistent layout and navigation patterns

Motor and Mobility Accessibility

Keyboard Navigation

• • All functionality available via keyboard
• • Logical tab order through interface elements
• • Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
• • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
• • No keyboard traps that prevent navigation

Mouse and Touch Accessibility

• • Large touch targets (minimum 44x44 pixels)
• • Adequate spacing between clickable elements
• • Support for assistive pointing devices
• • Hover states and tooltips for additional context

Cognitive Accessibility

Clear Content Structure

• • Consistent navigation and layout patterns
• • Clear headings and content hierarchy
• • Simple, jargon-free language where possible
• • Contextual help and guidance throughout the interface

Error Prevention and Recovery

• • Clear error messages with suggestions for correction
• • Form validation with helpful feedback
• • Confirmation dialogs for destructive actions
• • Auto-save functionality to prevent data loss

Time and Motion

• • No automatically moving or flashing content
• • Adequate time limits with extension options
• • Pause, stop, and hide controls for moving content
• • Option to disable animations and transitions

Assistive Technology Support

Screen Readers

• • NVDA (Windows) - Full support
• • JAWS (Windows) - Full support
• • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) - Full support
• • TalkBack (Android) - Full support

Other Assistive Technologies

• • Voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• • Switch navigation devices
• • Eye-tracking systems
• • Magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)

Testing and Evaluation

Regular Testing

• • Automated accessibility testing in our development pipeline
• • Manual testing with screen readers and other assistive technologies
• • Keyboard-only navigation testing
• • Color contrast and visual design reviews

User Feedback

• • Regular feedback collection from users with disabilities
• • Usability testing with diverse user groups
• • Accessibility expert reviews and audits
• • Continuous improvement based on user needs

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may not yet meet all accessibility standards:

• • Some complex data visualizations may have limited screen reader support
• • Certain third-party integrations may not be fully accessible
• • Some legacy features are being updated to meet current standards

We are actively working to address these limitations and welcome feedback on accessibility improvements.

Accessibility Features in Development

We're continuously working on new accessibility features:

• • High contrast theme options
• • Reduced motion preferences
• • Voice control integration
• • Enhanced keyboard shortcuts
• • Improved screen reader descriptions for complex interfaces

Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of FotoMate. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Alternative Access Methods

If you're unable to access any part of FotoMate due to a disability, we're committed to providing alternative access:

• • Phone support for account management
• • Email assistance for complex tasks
• • Screen sharing sessions for personalized help
• • Documentation in alternative formats upon request

Third-Party Content

Some content on FotoMate may be provided by third parties. While we encourage our partners to maintain accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content.

If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we'll work with our partners to address the issue.

Legal and Compliance

This accessibility statement was prepared in accordance with accessibility laws and guidelines, including:

• • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
• • State and local accessibility requirements