Website Accessibility Statement
At Maxx Supply, we firmly believe the internet should be available and accessible to everyone. We are committed to providing a website that can be used by the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability.
To fulfill this commitment, we strive to adhere to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines outline how to make web content accessible for people with various disabilities. By complying with these guidelines, we ensure that the website is accessible to individuals who are blind, have motor impairments, visual impairments, cognitive disabilities, and more.
Accessibility Features
Our website employs various technologies to maintain and enhance accessibility, including:
1. Accessibility Interface
An interface is available that allows users to adjust the UI (User Interface) to suit their personal needs.
2. AI-Based Background Processes
Our website utilizes an AI-based application that:
- Optimizes accessibility continuously.
- Modifies HTML and behavior for compatibility with screen readers and keyboard navigation.
- Provides image descriptions and extracts embedded text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.
Screen-Reader and Keyboard Navigation Features
Screen-Reader Optimization
- Uses ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide meaningful data.
- Includes accurate form labels, actionable icon descriptions, validation guidance, and element roles (e.g., buttons, menus, modal dialogues).
- Automatically adds ALT tags to images and recognizes text in images.
- Compatible with popular screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
- Users can activate screen-reader adjustments using the Alt+1 keyboard shortcut.
Keyboard Navigation Optimization
- Allows navigation using Tab, Shift+Tab, and Enter keys.
- Dropdowns operable with arrow keys, closable with Esc.
- Includes content-skip menus activated via Alt+2.
- Offers shortcuts like:
- M (Menus)
- H (Headings)
- F (Forms)
- B (Buttons)
- G (Graphics)
Disability Profiles Supported
Our website offers specific profiles for different needs:
- Epilepsy Safe Profile: Eliminates flashing animations and risky color combinations.
- Vision Impaired Profile: Adjusts the site for visual impairments like degrading eyesight, tunnel vision, cataracts, and more.
- Cognitive Disability Profile: Simplifies focus and navigation for users with autism, dyslexia, or CVA.
- ADHD Friendly Profile: Reduces distractions for improved focus.
- Blind Users Profile: Screen-reader compatibility with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
- Keyboard Navigation Profile: Designed for motor-impaired users using keyboard-only navigation.
Additional Features
- Font Adjustments: Control size, spacing, alignment, and line height.
- Color Adjustments: Light, dark, inverted, monochrome, and custom color schemes.
- Animation Control: Pause or disable animations.
- Content Highlighting: Emphasize links, titles, and focused elements.
- Audio Muting: Mute all website audio instantly.
- Search Engine Support: Includes Wikipedia and Wiktionary for defining terms.
- Advanced Customization: Change cursor size, enable virtual keyboard, activate printing mode, and more.
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
We aim to support all major browsers and assistive technologies, ensuring accessibility for over 95% of the user market, including:
- Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and Microsoft Edge.
- Screen Readers: JAWS and NVDA (Windows/Mac).
Feedback and Contact Information
While we strive to make our website fully accessible, some sections may still be under development or awaiting better solutions. We are continually improving our features and adopting new technologies to ensure accessibility for everyone.
If you have any questions, feedback, or encounter accessibility issues, please contact us at sales@maxx-supply.com.