Accessibility Statement
Checked Out is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which outline best practices for making web content more usable for people with diverse abilities.
Accessibility is integrated into both our design and development process to ensure an inclusive experience across the entire site.
1. Assistive Technologies Supported
Our website is designed to support users who rely on assistive technologies, including:
2. What We've Implemented
To improve accessibility, we have implemented and continue to maintain the following practices:
SEMANTIC & STRUCTURED HTML
- Proper heading hierarchy (H1–H6)
- Clear, logical page structure
- ARIA labels where appropriate
KEYBOARD NAVIGATION
- Key content navigable keyboard-only
- Visible focus states on menus, buttons & fields
- Logical and predictable tab order
VISUAL ACCESSIBILITY
- Strong colour contrast throughout
- Scalable text without loss of readability
- Minimal reliance on colour alone
ALTERNATIVE TEXT & MEDIA
- Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
- Decorative images appropriately marked
- Captions / transcripts for video where available
FORMS & INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS
- Clearly labeled form fields
- Accessible error messaging
- Logical grouping of related inputs
RESPONSIVE DESIGN
- Optimized for wide range of devices
- Adapts to varied screen sizes & orientations
3. Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. As our website evolves, we continually review and refine our approach. Current areas of focus include:
4. Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with commonly used browsers and assistive technologies. For the best experience, we recommend keeping your browser and assistive technologies up to date.
BROWSERS
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Edge
SCREEN READERS
- Apple VoiceOver
- Android TalkBack
- JAWS
- NVDA
5. Testing & Reviews
We regularly evaluate accessibility through a combination of methods. Accessibility considerations are built into our ongoing design and development workflow.
6. Feedback & Contact
We welcome and value feedback regarding the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us so we can address the issue promptly.
Email: hello@checkedoutwellness.com
WHEN REACHING OUT, IT'S HELPFUL TO INCLUDE:
- The page or feature you were using
- A description of the issue
- The device, browser, or assistive technology involved
- Screenshots or recordings, if available