Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Carol Medrado Design Studio is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. We believe that exceptional design — the kind we bring to every home — should be equally accessible to everyone who visits our site, regardless of ability or technology.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Measures We Take

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• — Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML5 landmark elements (header, nav, main, footer) and heading hierarchy to enable screen reader navigation.
• — Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements — navigation, buttons, forms, tabs, and the before/after slider — are operable via keyboard. Tab order follows the visual layout.
• — Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• — Alternative text: All meaningful images include descriptive alt attributes. Decorative images are marked appropriately.
• — ARIA labels: Interactive components including sliders, carousels, tabs, and form controls include ARIA labels, roles, and live regions.
• — Form accessibility: All form fields have associated labels, required fields are clearly indicated, and error messages are descriptive.
• — Reduced motion: Animations and transitions respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query for users who experience motion sensitivity.
• — Responsive design: The site is fully responsive and usable at any viewport size, including mobile devices and tablet readers.
• — Language declaration: The page language is declared in the HTML lang attribute to assist screen readers.
• — Skip navigation: Users can tab to skip repetitive navigation on each page.

Known Limitations

We are continuously improving our accessibility. Current known areas of improvement include:

• —Some third-party embedded content (maps, video) may not fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• —PDF documents linked from this site may not be fully accessible — contact us for an accessible format

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• —JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), and TalkBack (Android) screen readers
• —Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge — current and prior major versions
• —Windows High Contrast Mode
• —Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers, or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact us. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division or file a complaint with your relevant regional accessibility authority. We are committed to resolving all accessibility concerns promptly and in good faith.