Accessibility Statement
Last updated: June 13, 2025
My Commitment to Accessibility
I am committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. I continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.
This website has been designed and developed with accessibility as a core principle, not an afterthought. As a Senior Software Engineer building maintainable systems with accessibility in mind, I believe that inclusive design benefits everyone.
Conformance Status
This website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
🎯 WCAG 2.1 AA Target
This website has been designed with accessibility best practices and is continuously improved to meet Level A and Level AA success criteria.
Accessibility Features
Navigation & Structure
- • Skip to main content link
- • Logical heading hierarchy
- • Semantic HTML landmarks
- • Consistent navigation structure
- • Clear page titles
Keyboard Navigation
- • Full keyboard accessibility
- • Visible focus indicators
- • Logical tab order
- • No keyboard traps
- • Standard keyboard shortcuts
Visual Design
- • High contrast color ratios
- • Scalable text up to 200%
- • Dark and light theme options
- • Reduced motion support
- • Color is not the only indicator
Forms & Interaction
- • Clear form labels and instructions
- • Error identification and suggestions
- • Screen reader announcements
- • ARIA attributes and live regions
- • Descriptive button and link text
Technical Implementation
This website uses modern web technologies and follows accessibility best practices:
- • React 19 with server-side rendering for fast, accessible content delivery
- • TypeScript for type safety and reduced runtime errors
- • CSS Custom Properties for consistent, scalable design tokens
- • Semantic HTML5 elements for proper document structure
- • ARIA attributes where semantic HTML isn't sufficient
- • Progressive enhancement ensuring core functionality without JavaScript
Browser and Assistive Technology Support
This website is designed to work with:
Browsers
- • Chrome (latest 2 versions)
- • Firefox (latest 2 versions)
- • Safari (latest 2 versions)
- • Edge (latest 2 versions)
Assistive Technologies
- • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- • Keyboard navigation
- • Voice control software
- • Screen magnification software
Feedback and Contact Information
I welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact me:
Email: hello@lawrencehorne.com
Please include "Accessibility" in your subject line and describe the specific issue you encountered, including the page URL and your browser/assistive technology details.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. I regularly:
- • Conduct accessibility audits and testing
- • Review and update content for clarity and accessibility
- • Stay current with accessibility standards and best practices
- • Test with real users and assistive technologies
- • Implement user feedback and suggestions