Inclusive Design
Accessibility Statement
HycoLife is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology.
Our Commitment
We strive to conform 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. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
We continually review and improve our site to maintain a high standard of accessibility. If you experience any barriers while using this website, please contact us so we can address the issue promptly.
Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- All text meets WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
- Images include descriptive alt text; decorative images are marked to be skipped by screen readers.
- Color is never used as the sole means of conveying information.
- Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Keyboard & Navigation
- All interactive elements — links, buttons, and forms — are fully operable by keyboard.
- A skip-to-content link appears at the top of every page for keyboard users.
- Focus indicators are clearly visible throughout the site.
- No keyboard traps exist; users can navigate freely through all content.
Screen Reader Support
- Semantic HTML landmarks (header, main, nav, footer) help screen reader users orient quickly.
- Form inputs have programmatically associated labels.
- Icon-only controls include accessible names via aria-label.
- Dynamic status messages use ARIA live regions to announce updates.
Responsive & Motion
- The site is fully responsive across mobile, tablet, and desktop viewports.
- Animations respect the prefers-reduced-motion user preference.
- Content reflows correctly up to 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling.
- Touch targets meet minimum size requirements for mobile users.
Technical Standards
This site is built with semantic HTML5, ARIA landmarks, and accessible React components following the WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices. We use the following standards and guidelines:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- WAI-ARIA 1.1 — Accessible Rich Internet Applications
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- ADA Title III — Americans with Disabilities Act
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this website, please contact us. We take all feedback seriously and will work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.