Accessibility Statement
Effective Date - 01/24/2025
Introduction
At Hi! People, we want everyone to be able to use our website — whatever their ability. This statement explains how we work to make that happen.
Our Accessibility Standards and Implementation
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, the global standard for accessible websites. Right now we're updating our site to meet the AA level, and we add new accessibility features as we go.
Visual and Design Elements
- Strong color contrast that meets WCAG AA (at least 4.5:1 for body text)
- Never using color alone to carry meaning
- Text you can resize without breaking the layout
- Buttons and form fields large enough to tap easily
Multimedia and Dynamic Content
- Alt text on every meaningful image
- Captions or transcripts for audio and video
- Animations you can pause or stop
- Testing across many devices and assistive tools
Continuous Improvement Plan
Accessibility is ongoing work. On a regular basis, we:
- Run audits with both automated tools and manual testing
- Train our design and content teams on best practices
- Build accessibility into how we develop new features
- Update the site as standards change and as users share feedback
Feedback and Assistance
Run into a problem on our site, or have an idea to make it better? Tell us:
- Phone: (860) 420-2837
- Email: info@hipeople.com
We reply to accessibility questions within 3 business days.
Technical Framework
We build our website with accessibility in mind, using:
- Semantic HTML5 markup
- Responsive CSS
- JavaScript enhanced with ARIA
We also test with the screen readers people rely on: JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. This confirms everything works with assistive technology.
Statement Currency
We created this statement on January 24, 2025. We review it regularly and update it as our accessibility work improves.