Accessibility Statement for Family Crests & Arms

Last updated: February 2025

We want everyone who visits crestsandarms.com to feel welcome and have a rewarding experience.

What Are We Doing?

To help us make crestsandarms.com a positive place for everyone, we've been using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Legal Disclaimer

As part of our broader commitment to inclusivity, we also make efforts to align with best practices outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WCAG 2.1. However, we do not guarantee full compliance with non-EU regulations, including the ADA. Our accessibility improvements are made in good faith to enhance usability for all visitors.

If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact us at support@crestsandarms.com.

How Are We Doing?

We're working hard to achieve our goal of Level AA accessibility, but we recognize there are still areas that need improvement. Below is a summary of our ongoing efforts:

Current Accessibility Improvements & Plans

• 1.1.1: Non-text Content – Some images still require updated alt text. We are actively working on this in 2025 and beyond.
• 1.2.1: Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) – We are developing transcripts and alternative content for all multimedia materials.
• 1.3.4: Orientation – We are ensuring that our website fully supports both landscape and portrait orientations.
• 1.4.1: Use of Color – We are making adjustments to ensure all messaging is clear without relying on color.
• 1.4.10: Reflow – We are implementing responsive design techniques for better adaptability on different devices.
• 1.4.11: Non-text Contrast – Ongoing improvements to text and background contrast to enhance readability.
• 1.4.12: Text Spacing – Adjustments are being made to improve text spacing for better readability.
• 1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum) – Reviewing and adjusting color contrasts to meet or exceed WCAG requirements.
• 1.4.4: Resize Text – We aim to offer text resizing features across the website in the near future.
• 2.1.4: Character Key Shortcuts – In progress: developing customizable keyboard shortcuts for users with motor impairments.
• 2.4.7: Focus Visible – Enhancing the visibility of keyboard focus indicators for better navigation.
• 2.5.1: Pointer Gestures – Working to accommodate a wider range of common pointing devices.
• 2.5.2: Pointer Cancellation – Reviewing "up" event triggers on site elements as part of ongoing development.
• 2.5.4: Motion Actuation – Working on enabling motion actuation features where applicable.
• 3.1.2: Language of Parts – Improving the handling of multiple languages on our website.
• 3.2.2: On Input – Reviewing interactive site elements to ensure they behave consistently.
• 3.2.3: Consistent Navigation – Standardizing navigation across the website for a more coherent experience.

Let Us Know What You Think

If you enjoyed using crestsandarms.com or if you encountered any accessibility issues, please get in touch. Your feedback helps us improve!

📧 Email us at: support@crestsandarms.com
🌍 Contact us via our website: https://crestsandarms.com/pages/contact-us

Our team is committed to continuously improving accessibility on crestsandarms.com. We appreciate your input and will continue making enhancements to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Thank you for visiting Family Crests & Arms!