Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment
Somiphy is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities. We aim to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as well as applicable accessibility legislation in Canada, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Conformance Status
This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are actively working to improve conformance and address any identified gaps. Known areas being reviewed include:
- Colour contrast ratios across all sections and interactive states
- Focus management and keyboard navigation across all interactive components
- Screen reader compatibility for decorative and interactive elements
- ARIA roles and labels for all custom UI components
Accessibility Features on This Website
The following accessibility features are currently implemented or targeted on this website:
- Semantic HTML: Use of proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3), landmark elements (header, main, footer, nav, section), and list structures.
- Keyboard navigation: All navigation links, buttons, and form fields are reachable and operable via keyboard.
- Skip links: Navigation structure is designed to support skip-to-content patterns.
- Language declaration: The page language is declared as English (Canadian) for screen reader compatibility.
- ARIA labels: Navigation regions, interactive sections, and illustrative elements include descriptive ARIA labels where needed.
- Visible focus indicators: Interactive elements display visible focus rings for keyboard users.
- Responsive design: The website adapts to a range of screen sizes and zoom levels, including 200% browser zoom.
- Form labels: All form fields include associated labels and placeholder guidance.
- Colour is not the only indicator: Interactive states and important information are not communicated by colour alone.
Known Limitations
We are aware of the following areas that are currently under review for accessibility improvement:
- Some animated elements in the hero section may not have corresponding reduced-motion alternatives yet.
- SVG-based decorative graphics may need additional ARIA attributes for screen reader clarity.
- The contact form confirmation and error messages may benefit from ARIA live region announcements.
We are committed to resolving these limitations as the site develops. If you encounter a barrier, please contact us directly.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Browser zoom up to 200%
- High contrast mode
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Voice input tools (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any barriers or have difficulty accessing any content, please contact us so we can address it promptly.
Somiphy
Email: hello@somiphy.com
We aim to acknowledge accessibility feedback within 5 business days and resolve identified issues as quickly as possible.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario or the relevant accessibility authority in your jurisdiction.