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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility for all users

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Our Commitment

Arete Inc 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 to guarantee we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. This website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We conduct annual reviews and ongoing monitoring to maintain and improve our conformance.

Accessibility Features

Built-In Features

This website has been built with accessibility as a core requirement. The following features are integrated throughout:

  • Semantic HTML for proper document structure and screen reader compatibility
  • Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
  • Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
  • Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
  • Descriptive alt text for all meaningful images
  • Properly associated form labels for all input fields
  • Responsive design that works across all screen sizes and zoom levels
  • Respect for reduced motion preferences via prefers-reduced-motion
  • ARIA attributes where needed to enhance assistive technology support
  • Skip navigation links for efficient keyboard browsing

Accessibility Tools

In addition to our built-in features, we provide an accessibility tools panel that gives users control over their browsing experience. Available tools include:

  • Font size adjustment with multiple magnification levels
  • High contrast modes (dark background and light background)
  • Color-blind friendly viewing modes
  • Dyslexia-friendly font option for improved readability
  • Cursor modifications including enlarged cursor and color changes
  • Link and heading emphasis for easier navigation
  • Animation and motion controls to pause or stop moving elements
  • Page zoom up to 200%

Measures to Support Accessibility

Arete Inc takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Include accessibility as a requirement for all web content and design decisions
  • Conduct regular accessibility testing during development and after updates
  • Perform annual comprehensive accessibility reviews of the entire website
  • Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities to team members
  • Maintain accessibility policies as part of our organizational standards

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies and tools:

  • Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Speech recognition software (including Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Alternative input devices
  • The last two major versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge browsers

Technical Specifications

This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • SVG
  • JavaScript

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content: Some embedded content from third-party services may not fully meet accessibility standards. We work with our vendors to improve accessibility where possible.
  • Data visualizations: Complex charts and data visualizations may have limited accessibility. We provide alternative text descriptions and data tables where feasible.

Assessment Approach

Arete Inc assesses the accessibility of this website through the following methods:

  • Automated accessibility testing using industry-standard tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation and screen readers
  • Annual comprehensive accessibility review

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at support@websitewannabe.com. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Approval

This accessibility statement is approved by Website Wannabe, the technology provider for Arete Inc.