Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

GiftGaied is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve this.

We believe that all users, regardless of ability or disability, should have equal access to the educational resources and information provided on our website. This accessibility statement outlines our efforts to meet this commitment and provide information for users who may benefit from accessibility features.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

While we work toward full compliance with these standards, we acknowledge that some aspects of our website may not yet meet all Level AA criteria. We are actively working to identify and address these issues.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure to ensure proper navigation for screen readers
• Alt text for all informational images
• Keyboard navigable menus and forms
• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Descriptive link text (avoiding "click here" or "read more")
• ARIA landmarks to identify regions of pages
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Assistive Technologies Supported

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Voice recognition software
• Screen magnification software
• Alternative input devices

Browser and Technology Compatibility

We aim to support the most recent two major versions of the following browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Our website is designed to be responsive and function on a variety of devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. The following are known accessibility issues that we are working to resolve:

• Some older content may not yet meet all of our current accessibility standards
• Some third-party content or functionality may not be fully accessible
• PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are working to provide alternative formats)

We are continually seeking to address these issues and improve the accessibility of our website.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

Assessment and Compliance Process

Our approach to ensuring accessibility includes:

• Regular internal reviews of our website using both automated tools and manual testing
• Including accessibility as a requirement when developing new features
• Training our content creators on accessibility best practices
• Periodic third-party accessibility audits
• Addressing accessibility feedback from users

Additional Resources

For users who may benefit from additional accessibility features, we recommend the following resources:

• Browser Accessibility Features:
  • Chrome Accessibility Features
  • Firefox Accessibility Features
  • Safari Accessibility Features
  • Edge Accessibility Features
• Screen Readers:
  • NVDA (Free Screen Reader for Windows)
  • VoiceOver (Built into Apple devices)
  • TalkBack (Android Screen Reader)

Accessibility Statement Updates

This statement was last updated on October 1, 2023. We will regularly review and update this statement as our website evolves and as we implement accessibility improvements.