Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to help users with various disabilities access our website effectively.
Compliance Status
We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as a reference to guide our ongoing accessibility efforts. We are working in good faith to improve the accessibility of our website over time. We do not represent that the website currently conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA or to any particular standard or law, and some aspects of the website may not yet be fully accessible. We are committed to continuing to identify and address accessibility barriers.
Accessibility Features Available
Our website implements the Accessibly App, which provides a variety of tools to enhance website accessibility:
Visual Adjustments
- Bigger Text: Increase text size up to 3x for better readability (WCAG 2.1/1.4.4)
- Bigger Cursor: Enhanced cursor visibility for easier navigation
- Color Adjustments: Invert colors, adjust contrast, brightness, and saturation
- Grayscale Mode: Convert website to grayscale for users with visual impairments
- Hide Images: Reduce visual distractions for easier reading
Reading and Navigation Aids
- Reading Line: Adds a guide line to help follow text
- Reading Mask: Places a mask over text to isolate lines and enhance focus
- Readable Fonts: Converts to highly legible fonts for better comprehension
- Highlight Links: Makes links more prominent for easier navigation
- Dyslexic Fonts: Special typography for users with dyslexia
- Page Structure: Simplified layout options for easier navigation
Assistive Technologies
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Keyboard Navigation: Full website control using keyboard (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter)
- Read Page Aloud: Text-to-speech functionality
- Stop Animations: Pause motion content for users with vestibular disorders
Limitations and Feedback
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Content provided by third parties, user-generated content, or certain legacy pages may not be fully accessible. We are continuously working to improve our website's accessibility.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We are committed to addressing these issues promptly.
Technical Information
The accessibility features on this website are provided through the Accessibly App, which utilizes several technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks to enhance accessibility. Our implementation strives to be compatible with major screen readers and assistive technologies.
Legal Disclaimer
While we work to improve accessibility, we cannot guarantee that every page or feature of our website will be fully accessible to all users under all circumstances.
We are committed to addressing accessibility barriers in good faith as we become aware of them, but cannot guarantee immediate resolution in all cases.
Notes & Feedback
We welcome your feedback. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, please contact us so we can assist you and work to address the issue.
We cannot control or correct problems with third-party sites, but please let us know if you encounter difficulty with any sites we link to so we can pass the information along to the site owners. You may also want to address your concerns directly to these third parties.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our accessibility efforts or encounter any barriers while using our website, please contact us at:
SYDA Foundation (operating the Siddha Yoga Bookstore)
orders@siddhayogabookstore.org
P.O. Box 600, South Fallsburg, NY 12779, USA
1-888-422-3334 (US/Canada) or 1-845-434-2000 ext. 1700