Accessibility Statement
November 11, 2024
Carpet Culture is committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We aim to ensure that our website meets the highest standards of accessibility to provide an inclusive digital experience for all users.
Compliance Status
We firmly believe that the internet should be accessible to everyone. To achieve this, our website adheres to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines help us make content accessible to people with various disabilities, including motor impairments, visual and cognitive disabilities, and more.
Accessibility Technologies
To provide an optimal experience for users, we utilize:
- An accessibility interface for individuals to adjust the website’s UI and customize it according to their needs.
- An AI-powered application that runs in the background to constantly optimize accessibility, including adjustments for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive tools.
Assistive Features
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Screen-Reader and Keyboard Navigation:
- Implementation of ARIA attributes for enhanced screen-reader compatibility.
- Optimization for navigating the website using only a keyboard (e.g., Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter).
- Content skip menus, shortcut keys, and focus management to streamline navigation.
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Disability Profiles Supported:
- Epilepsy Safe Profile: Eliminates flashing or blinking animations.
- Vision Impaired Profile: Enhances readability for visual impairments.
- Cognitive Disability Profile: Simplifies navigation for cognitive challenges.
- ADHD-Friendly Profile: Reduces noise and distractions.
- Blind Users Profile: Full compatibility with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
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Motor-Impaired Profile: Enhanced keyboard navigation.
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Additional Adjustments:
- Font and color customizations.
- Option to mute audio.
- Highlighting of focused elements for clarity.
- Accessibility enhancements for animations and content readability.z
Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our website supports major browsers and assistive technologies, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and popular screen readers. These tools are compatible across both Windows and macOS platforms.
Feedback and Support
We continuously work to improve accessibility on our website. If you experience any accessibility barriers or have feedback, please contact us:
- Email: info@carpetculture.com
- Phone: 212-219-2315
- Contact Form: Accessible via the website.
Ongoing Commitment
Despite our best efforts, there may be areas requiring further improvement. We are committed to addressing such issues and enhancing accessibility features in line with evolving standards and technologies.
