ACCESSIBILITY
POLICY

Last updated: August 11, 2025

Emily Staples is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all users, regardless of ability, device, or browsing context. Whether you're exploring this website or engaging with Emily's design services, accessibility is considered at every step.

Our Commitment

We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and to implement best practices for usability, readability, and color accessibility in both web and print design.

This includes:

Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background
Avoiding color combinations that may be problematic for users with color blindness
Using clear and readable typography, with appropriate font sizes and spacing
Designing layouts with logical content hierarchy and semantic HTML structure
Providing alternative text for meaningful images and graphics
Making sure interactive elements (e.g., buttons, menus) are keyboard accessible
Avoiding motion or flashing content that could trigger sensory sensitivities

Design Accessibility in Client Work

In addition to this website, Emily incorporates accessibility best practices into all design projects when appropriate, including:

Offering accessible file formats (e.g., tagged PDFs for screen readers)
Guiding clients on accessible typography, color use, and user flow
Using tools such as Stark, Adobe Accessibility Checker, and color contrast analyzers to assess designs before delivery

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. This website is regularly reviewed and updated to improve functionality, performance, and compliance. We welcome feedback from users to help identify barriers and make improvements where possible.

Feedback & Contact

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or would like to request content in an alternative format, please get in touch.

Email: design@emilystaples.com or use the Contact Form

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