Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Mello Swim, we believe the internet should be accessible to everyone. We are fully committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.

We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help ensure that content is accessible to people with various disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological limitations.

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How We Ensure Accessibility

Our website uses advanced technologies to constantly improve accessibility. These include:

• An accessibility interface allowing users to customize the UI to their specific needs

• An AI-powered background system that optimizes website behavior and structure for screen readers and keyboard navigation

• Integration with popular assistive tools like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack

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Screen Reader & Keyboard Support

We use ARIA attributes and behavioral enhancements to support screen readers. Key features include:

• Accurate labels and roles for icons, forms, buttons, menus, and popups

• ALT descriptions for images generated via image recognition and OCR

• Screen reader mode activation with Alt + 1

• Navigation shortcuts: “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), “G” (graphics)

Keyboard navigation includes:

• Tab/Shift+Tab to move between elements

• Enter to activate links or buttons

• Arrow keys for dropdowns and radio inputs

• Alt + 2 to skip to content

• Focus is automatically directed to modals/popups

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Disability Profiles Available

Our site supports several specialized profiles:

• Epilepsy Safe Profile: Disables flashing animations and risky colors

• Vision Impaired Profile: Adjusts contrast, font, and visuals for users with glaucoma, cataracts, etc.

• Cognitive Disability Profile: Simplifies layouts for users with dyslexia, autism, and related conditions

• ADHD Friendly Profile: Reduces visual clutter to improve focus

• Blind Users Profile: Full compatibility with screen readers

• Keyboard Navigation Profile: Full access via keyboard for motor-impaired users

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UI & Design Adjustments

Users can customize the site interface with:

• Font controls: size, spacing, alignment, and more

• Color schemes: light/dark mode, high contrast, monochrome

• Animation controls: disable all animations (GIFs, videos, transitions)

• Highlighting tools: emphasize links, titles, or hover states

• Audio muting: instantly silence the site

• Glossary support: via Wikipedia and Wiktionary integration

• Virtual tools: on-screen keyboard, cursor customization, print mode

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Supported Browsers & Assistive Technologies

Our goal is to support 95%+ of devices and assistive tools, including:

• Browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera

• Operating Systems: Windows and macOS

• Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack

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Feedback & Contact

Despite our best efforts, some areas of the site may still be improving. We are continuously working to enhance accessibility and welcome your feedback.

📧 For questions or suggestions regarding accessibility, please contact:
contact@shopmelloswim.com