AutoFix Garage Accessibility Statement

AutoFix Garage is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information and services.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

AutoFix Garage believes that the website should be available to everyone, regardless of technology or ability. We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We actively monitor our site and implement updates to ensure we meet or exceed accessibility standards.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure accessibility, we have incorporated the following features into our website:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure content logically, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate the website.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt attributes) that provide context and meaning for users who cannot see the images. This allows screen readers to convey the content of the images effectively.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard alone. Users can easily tab through interactive elements, activate buttons, and access all content without requiring a mouse.
• ARIA Attributes: We use Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements. ARIA attributes provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of these elements.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have carefully chosen color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings. This allows individuals with visual impairments to customize the text to a comfortable reading size.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our website with a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for all users to find the information they need.
• Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages. This ensures that users with disabilities can easily complete and submit forms.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content on our website includes captions and transcripts, making it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Specific ARIA Attributes Used

We employ various ARIA attributes to enhance the accessibility of specific elements on our website. Here's a breakdown of some key ARIA attributes we use:

• aria-label: Provides a text alternative for elements that do not have visible labels, such as icon buttons.
• aria-labelledby: Associates a label with an element by referencing the ID of the label element.
• aria-describedby: Provides additional descriptive information for an element, referenced by the ID of the descriptive text.
• aria-hidden: Hides elements from assistive technologies, such as decorative images that do not convey meaningful content.
• aria-expanded: Indicates whether a collapsible element is currently expanded or collapsed.
• aria-haspopup: Indicates that an element triggers a popup menu or dialog.
• aria-live: Informs assistive technologies about dynamic content updates, allowing them to announce changes to the user.
• role="navigation": Identifies navigation sections, helping users quickly locate and access site navigation.
• role="search": Identifies a search form, allowing users to easily find the search functionality.
• role="alert": Announces important messages to the user, such as error messages or status updates.

Ensuring Comprehensive Alternative Text

We understand the critical role of alternative text in making images accessible. Our team is dedicated to providing meaningful and descriptive alt text for all images on our website. When writing alt text, we consider the context of the image and the information it conveys. Here are some guidelines we follow:

• Be Specific and Concise: Alt text should accurately describe the content and function of the image in a brief and concise manner.
• Provide Context: Consider the surrounding text and the purpose of the image when writing alt text.
• Avoid Redundancy: Do not repeat information that is already provided in the surrounding text.
• Use Keywords: Include relevant keywords that help users understand the content of the image.
• Indicate Functionality: If an image serves as a link or button, the alt text should describe its destination or action.
• Leave Empty for Decorative Images: If an image is purely decorative and does not convey meaningful content, the alt attribute should be left empty (alt="").

For example, instead of using "image of car," we might use "Red 2020 Ford Mustang being serviced at AutoFix Garage, Calle Ocho, Miami."

Keyboard Navigation Details

Keyboard navigation is a cornerstone of our accessibility efforts. Users should be able to access every interactive element and piece of content using only the keyboard. Here's how keyboard navigation is implemented:

• Tab Order: Interactive elements (links, buttons, form fields) are arranged in a logical tab order, allowing users to easily navigate through the website.
• Focus Indicators: Clear and visible focus indicators highlight the currently selected element, making it easy for users to see where they are on the page.
• Skip Navigation Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the beginning of the page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation and jump directly to the main content.
• Modal and Dialog Accessibility: Modals and dialogs are designed to be fully accessible with the keyboard, with proper focus management and ARIA attributes to ensure that users can interact with these elements effectively.
• Consistent Navigation Menus: All navigation menus can be fully accessed using the keyboard, ensuring that users can easily navigate the site.

Accessibility Audits and Improvements

AutoFix Garage regularly conducts accessibility audits of its website to identify and address any accessibility issues. We use a combination of automated testing tools and manual reviews to ensure that our website meets or exceeds accessibility standards. We are committed to implementing ongoing improvements to enhance the accessibility of our website.

Feedback and Contact Information

We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have any suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We welcome your feedback.

AutoFix Garage
Accessibility Team
123 Calle Ocho
Miami, FL 33135
Phone: (305) 555-7777
Email: [email protected]

Conformance Status

The AutoFix Garage website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of AutoFix Garage relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• ARIA

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of AutoFix Garage, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for AutoFix Garage:

• Older PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or HTML alternatives. Work is in progress, and we expect it to be resolved by December 31, 2025.
• Third-Party Integrations: Some third-party integrations may not be fully accessible. We are working with our vendors to ensure that they provide accessible solutions. We continuously monitor these integrations and seek improvements where needed.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

AutoFix Garage is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Latest versions of screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
• Operating system speech recognition software
• Keyboard navigation tools

AutoFix Garage is tested to work with the following browsers:

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Edge (latest version)

Formal Complaints

If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please provide the following information in your correspondence:

• Your name
• Your contact information (email address and phone number)
• The URL of the page where you encountered the accessibility issue
• A detailed description of the accessibility issue
• Assistive technology used (if applicable)

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 business days and will provide an initial response within 15 business days. We are committed to resolving accessibility issues in a timely and effective manner.

Accessibility Glossary