Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to creating an inclusive digital experience for all users

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Mental Alchemy IO, we believe in the power of technology to transform businesses and lives. We are committed to ensuring our digital presence is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to provide an experience that works for all people, whatever their abilities, circumstances, or needs.

This accessibility statement outlines our goals for digital accessibility. We're in the early stages of implementing comprehensive accessibility features across our website. We recognize that our site currently does not meet all accessibility standards, and we are actively working to address these gaps.

Current Status: Under Improvement

Our website is currently undergoing accessibility improvements. While we have implemented some basic accessibility features, we acknowledge that there are still areas that need enhancement to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We appreciate your patience as we work to make our digital content more accessible to all users.

Accessibility Standards We're Working Toward

We are working toward conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA). We've chosen Level AA as our target because it strikes a reasonable balance between the needs of users with disabilities and what can be reasonably achieved with our resources.

Our accessibility roadmap is focused on these key WCAG principles:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
  • Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users.
  • Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
  • Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Planned Accessibility Improvements

We have identified several areas for improvement and have developed a phased approach to enhance our website's accessibility:

  • Phase 1 (In Progress): Establishing baseline accessibility structure and conducting an initial audit
  • Phase 2 (Upcoming): Implementing critical fixes for keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and color contrast
  • Phase 3 (Future): Comprehensive overhaul of interactive elements, forms, and media content
  • Phase 4 (Future): External accessibility audit and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance verification

Accessibility Features In Development

While we are still working on implementing comprehensive accessibility features, here are the key areas we are focusing on:

Semantic Structure

We are improving our HTML structure to use proper semantic elements, providing clearer navigation for screen readers and assistive technologies.

In Progress

Keyboard Navigation

We plan to enhance keyboard navigation throughout the site, adding clear focus indicators and ensuring all interactive elements are accessible without a mouse.

Planned

Text Alternatives

We are currently auditing our image content to add meaningful alt text for all images and decorative elements throughout the website.

In Progress

Color and Contrast

We are conducting a comprehensive color audit to ensure all text elements have sufficient contrast for users with low vision or color blindness.

Planned

Responsive Design

Our website has been built with a responsive framework that adapts to different screen sizes and devices, making content accessible across various platforms.

Implemented

Clear Language

We are reviewing our content to ensure we use clear, simple language that is understandable for all users, including those with cognitive disabilities.

In Progress

Current Limitations

We want to be transparent about some current limitations of our website that may affect accessibility:

  • Some of our forms may not yet have proper error handling or screen reader notifications
  • Not all interactive elements have complete keyboard support
  • Some content may not meet minimum contrast requirements
  • We are still working to ensure all images have appropriate alternative text
  • Complex interactive elements may not yet be fully accessible to assistive technologies

We are actively working to address these issues in our upcoming accessibility improvements.

We Welcome Your Feedback

We're committed to ongoing improvement. If you experience any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know.

Email Us

Send your feedback to: mentalalchemy.io@gmail.com

Please include "Accessibility Feedback" in your subject line.

Call Us

Speak with our team directly: (843) 809-9884

Available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Eastern Time.

Contact Form

Use our contact form to share your thoughts and suggestions.

Select "Accessibility Feedback" from the dropdown menu.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website. As we move forward with our accessibility initiatives, we will be using WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as our benchmark.

Accessibility Implementation Timeline

Q2 2025: Initial Assessment

We are currently in this phase, conducting a comprehensive accessibility audit to identify gaps and prioritize improvements.

  • Evaluate current accessibility status
  • Identify critical issues affecting core functionality
  • Develop detailed improvement roadmap

Q3 2025: Critical Fixes

Implementing high-priority improvements to address the most significant accessibility barriers.

  • Fix keyboard navigation issues
  • Add alternative text to essential images
  • Improve heading structure and page organization
  • Enhance form accessibility

Q4 2025: Comprehensive Implementation

Rolling out accessibility improvements across all site content and features.

  • Refine color contrast across all elements
  • Enhance interactive elements and JavaScript widgets
  • Improve PDF and downloadable content accessibility
  • Implement ARIA attributes where appropriate

Q1 2026: Testing and Refinement

Validating improvements and making final adjustments based on user feedback.

  • Conduct user testing with assistive technology users
  • Perform third-party accessibility audit
  • Implement feedback-driven refinements
  • Formalize ongoing accessibility maintenance procedures

Our Accessibility Improvement Approach

To ensure meaningful progress in our accessibility journey, we are:

  • Consulting with accessibility experts to guide our implementation
  • Providing accessibility training to our design and development teams
  • Integrating accessibility considerations into our content creation workflow
  • Setting up automated and manual testing procedures
  • Seeking input from users with disabilities to inform our priorities

This statement was created on April 17, 2025, and will be regularly updated as we make progress on our accessibility initiatives. We invite you to check back periodically to see our improvements.

Accessibility Resources

We're learning from these authoritative accessibility resources as we improve our website. They may also be helpful for you to understand more about digital accessibility:

Standards & Guidelines

Tools & Education

Popular Assistive Technologies

As part of our accessibility journey, we're learning about these common assistive technologies that many people use to access the web:

Screen Readers

  • JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
  • NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
  • VoiceOver (Apple)
  • TalkBack (Android)

Alternative Input Devices

  • Alternative keyboards
  • Switch devices
  • Eye tracking systems
  • Voice recognition software

Visual Assistance

  • Screen magnifiers
  • High contrast modes
  • Color filters
  • Text-to-speech tools