Accessibility Statement

Introduction

At Hi! People, we recognize the importance of creating digital spaces that everyone can navigate, understand, and interact with regardless of ability or circumstance. This document outlines our approach, standards, and ongoing efforts toward digital inclusivity.

Our Accessibility Standards and Implementation

Hi! People adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which establish international standards for digital accessibility. Currently, we are updating our website to meet Level AA guidelines, meaning we are in the process of implementing accessibility features.

Content Structure and Navigation

• Implementing proper heading hierarchies for logical content organization
• Ensuring all interactive elements are keyboard-accessible
• Providing skip-navigation links for screen reader users
• Maintaining a consistent and predictable navigation structure

Visual and Design Elements

• Maintaining color contrast ratios that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text)
• Avoiding color alone as an information indicator
• Offering text resizing capabilities without loss of content or functionality
• Ensuring form elements have sufficient active areas for touch interactions

Multimedia and Dynamic Content

• Providing alternative text descriptions for all informative images
• Ensuring that any time-based media includes appropriate alternatives
• Making sure that moving or animated content can be paused or stopped
• Testing functionality across multiple devices and assistive technologies

Continuous Improvement Plan

Our accessibility journey is ongoing. We regularly:

• Conduct accessibility audits using automated and manual testing methods
• Train our development and content teams on accessibility best practices
• Prioritize accessibility in our product development lifecycle
• Update our website based on evolving accessibility standards and user feedback

Feedback and Assistance

Your experience matters to us. If you encounter accessibility barriers while using our website or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Phone: (860) 420-2837
• Email: info@hipeople.com

Our team aims to address all accessibility-related concerns within 3 business days.

Technical Framework

The accessibility features of the Hi! People website are built upon the following technologies:

• HTML5 semantic markup
• CSS3 with responsive design principles
• JavaScript with ARIA enhancements
• Modern framework implementations with accessibility considerations

Our development process incorporates accessibility testing with popular screen readers including:

• JAWS
• NVDA
• VoiceOver

We ensure compatibility with assistive technologies.

Statement Currency

This accessibility statement was created on January 24, 2025, and is regularly reviewed as part of our ongoing commitment to digital accessibility. We update this statement as we improve our digital accessibility practices.