Our Commitment to Web Accessibility

1. Our commitment

Accessibility is part of how we think about this site, not a feature we add at the end. We are committed to:

• Designing pages and templates that work with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive technology.
• Writing alt text for images so visitors who use screen readers can understand what is being shown.
• Making sure text has enough contrast against backgrounds, and that font sizes are readable on phones and tablets.
• Building forms, buttons, and download flows that can be used without a mouse.
• Listening to feedback and fixing issues when they are reported.

We are a small team and we will not always get this perfect on the first try. But it is something we genuinely care about and we will keep improving.

2. The accessibility toolbar

You will find an accessibility icon on every page of the site, usually in the lower corner of your screen. Tap or click that icon and a toolbar will open with a set of tools you can use to adjust how the site looks and works for you.

The toolbar includes options such as:

• Text size: make text larger or smaller without breaking the page layout.
• Letter and line spacing: spread text out for easier reading.
• Dyslexia-friendly font: switch to a font designed to be easier for readers with dyslexia.
• Contrast and color filters: high contrast, dark mode, low saturation, and other color adjustments.
• Larger cursor: make the mouse pointer easier to see.
• Reading guide and reading mask: highlight a single line at a time, or dim everything except the line you are reading.
• Pause animations: stop motion or movement on the page.
• Keyboard navigation aids: tools to help you move around the site using just your keyboard.
• Read-aloud option: have on-page text spoken aloud.

Your choices are saved in your browser so you do not have to set them again every time you visit. You can reset everything back to the default at any time using the reset option in the toolbar.

3. Standards we are working toward

We are working to align JW Printables with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which is the widely accepted standard for web accessibility. WCAG guidelines fall into four principles: content should be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

We also want our site to be usable in line with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires that places of public accommodation, including websites, be accessible to people with disabilities.

We do not claim to be fully WCAG or ADA compliant. Full compliance is a continuous process that involves design, code, content, and ongoing testing. An accessibility toolbar by itself is not the same as full compliance. We are honest about that, and we keep working on it.

4. What we build in

Beyond the toolbar, our site is built on a foundation designed with accessibility in mind from the ground up. Here is what that means in practice:

• Semantic HTML structure: our templates use proper heading levels, lists, buttons, and form labels so assistive technology can understand the structure of every page.
• Skip links: screen reader and keyboard users can skip past the navigation and jump straight to the main content of a page, instead of tabbing through the menu on every visit.
• ARIA attributes: interactive elements include the labels and roles that screen readers need to describe what they are and what they do.
• Visible focus states: when you tab through the site with your keyboard, you can clearly see which element is currently selected, so you never lose your place.
• Keyboard-only navigation: menus, buttons, forms, and download flows are designed to work fully with the Tab key, Enter key, and arrow keys. You do not need a mouse.
• Screen reader compatibility: the site is tested to work with common screen readers such as VoiceOver on Apple devices, TalkBack on Android, NVDA, and JAWS.
• Color contrast: our brand colors are chosen and used so that body text and important interface elements meet contrast guidelines against their backgrounds.
• Fluid, zoom-friendly typography: text scales smoothly across screen sizes and remains readable when you zoom in up to 200% without breaking the layout.
• Mobile-first layout: the site is designed to work well on small screens first, with readable text sizes, large touch targets, and no horizontal scrolling.
• Alt text on images: we use automated alt text generation on uploaded images, which administrators review and edit. Screen readers always have something to describe.
• Descriptive link text: we try to write link text that describes where the link goes, instead of "click here."
• Captions and descriptions: where we use video or audio, we work toward providing captions and text descriptions.

5. Honest limits

There are some areas where accessibility is harder to guarantee, and we want to be upfront about them.

• PDF and printable file content. Many of the printables on our site are PDFs and images created by independent JW Creators. We cannot guarantee that every individual printable file is fully accessible. The pages around those printables are accessible, but the printable itself may not be readable by a screen reader, especially if it is a visual or image-based design.
• Third-party content and embeds. We sometimes use third-party services for things like payments, email forms, and embedded content. We do our best to choose accessible providers, but we cannot fully control how every third-party tool behaves.
• Older content. The site has been running for over 10 years. Older articles and printables may not meet the same accessibility standards as new content. We are working through them as we rebuild the site.
• Automated alt text. Where alt text is automatically generated, it may occasionally be imprecise. If you find an image where the description does not match what you are seeing, please let us know.

6. Tell us if something is not working

If you run into something on this site that is hard to use, broken with your assistive technology, or just frustrating, please tell us. We treat accessibility reports seriously and we will work to fix issues as quickly as we can.

When you write to us, it helps to include:

• The page you were on (a link is great, but a description is fine too).
• What you were trying to do.
• What happened, or what did not work.
• The device, browser, or assistive technology you are using, if you know.

You do not need to be technical. "I could not find the download button on my phone" is just as useful as a detailed bug report.

7. Contact

For accessibility questions, feedback, or to report an issue, write to:

hello@jwprintables.com

We aim to respond to accessibility reports within a few business days. If your message is urgent, please say so in the subject line so we can prioritize it.