Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

I am committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. I continually improve the user experience for everyone by applying relevant accessibility standards aligned with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, which is now recognized as the international standard ISO/IEC 40500:2025.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

• Skip to main content: A skip link is provided at the top of each page to bypass navigation
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6) and semantic elements are used throughout
• ARIA landmarks: Main content areas are properly labeled for screen readers
• Consistent navigation: Navigation is consistent across all pages

Visual Design

• Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Focus indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements
• Resizable text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• No color-only information: Information is not conveyed by color alone

Motion & Animation

• Reduced motion support: Animations are disabled when prefers-reduced-motion is enabled in system settings
• No auto-playing content: No content auto-plays without user interaction
• Pause controls: Animated content can be paused where applicable

Forms & Interactive Elements

• Form labels: All form inputs have associated labels
• Error identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described
• Keyboard accessible: All functionality is available via keyboard
• Touch targets: Interactive elements have adequate touch target sizes (minimum 44x44 pixels)

Content

• Plain language: Content is written in clear, simple language
• Image alternatives: Images include appropriate alt text descriptions
• Link purpose: Links are descriptive and indicate their destination
• Code blocks: Code examples include copy functionality and syntax highlighting

Standards Compliance

This website aims to conform to:

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• ISO/IEC 40500:2025 - International accessibility standard
• Section 508 - US Federal accessibility requirements
• European Accessibility Act (EAA) - EU accessibility requirements

Assistive Technology Support

This website is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

This website is optimized for the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest 2 versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
• Apple Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Microsoft Edge (latest 2 versions)

Known Limitations

While I strive for full accessibility, some limitations may exist:

• Third-party content: Some embedded content from third parties (GitHub, LinkedIn) may not be fully accessible
• PDF documents: Some linked PDF documents may have limited accessibility
• Complex diagrams: Mermaid diagrams include alt descriptions but may not be fully accessible to all assistive technologies

Feedback & Contact

I welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me:

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

• The page URL where you encountered the issue
• Description of the problem
• Your browser and assistive technology (if applicable)
• Any suggestions for improvement

Continuous Improvement

I am committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current practices and any changes to accessibility standards.