Accessibility Statement for Fairport Lighthouse
Fairport Lighthouse believes everyone should have equal access to information. We are dedicated to providing a website that is usable by all readers, regardless of ability or the assistive technology they use. Our goal is to ensure that our articles on design history, materials, and craft are available to a wide audience.
To achieve this, Fairport Lighthouse works to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content accessible for people with disabilities. We review our website regularly against these established standards.
Measures Taken to Support Accessibility
We include alternative text (alt text) for all meaningful images across our articles. This provides descriptions for screen readers, allowing visually impaired users to understand the visual content of our design and history pieces. It ensures context for images like architectural diagrams or historical photographs.
The website is designed for full keyboard navigation. Users can access all interactive elements and content sections without needing a mouse. This supports individuals who rely on keyboard-only navigation or assistive devices.
Fairport Lighthouse uses clear, readable fonts and maintains strong color contrast ratios. These choices improve readability for users with low vision or color blindness. Our aim is for text to be legible across all devices and viewing conditions.
We use semantic HTML to structure content logically. Headings follow a proper hierarchy, and consistent navigation patterns help users understand the site layout. This structured approach benefits users of screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, achieving perfect accessibility across an entire dynamic website can be complex. Some older archived content or elements from third-party services integrated into our blog posts may not fully meet every WCAG 2.1 AA standard. We continue to address these areas.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on Fairport Lighthouse, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve our website for everyone. Describe the specific issue and the page where it occurred.
Contact Us
For any accessibility-related questions or to report a problem, you can reach us by email. Please send your inquiries to [email protected]. We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within two business days.
This Accessibility Statement was last updated in March 2026.