WCAG target
The site is built toward WCAG 2.2 AA patterns for contrast, keyboard access, text scaling, labels, headings, focus states, and predictable navigation.
Current accessibility posture
Accessibility Statement
AutismCertified is built for families, autistic visitors, staff learners, and business operators who need a calm, readable, predictable experience. This page states the current target, what is already guarded, and where review is still active.
Claim boundary
We do not claim perfect accessibility or completed third-party conformance.
The commitment is concrete: keep public pages aligned to accessible patterns, fix barriers when found, and keep the certification product honest about what has actually been reviewed.
- Feedback target
- Accessibility messages are routed for review within 2 business days.
- Public standard
- Families should be able to understand status, limits, and next steps without guessing.
Autism-friendly interface
Pages use restrained color, clear hierarchy, no autoplay media, predictable routes, reduced motion support, and plain language wherever the user needs to make a decision.
Operational review
Accessibility is treated as a launch-readiness requirement. New public surfaces are checked for mobile overflow, readable structure, and claim accuracy before being treated as ready.
Active safeguards
What is intentionally designed in
- Skip-to-content navigation is available for keyboard users.
- Interactive controls are designed with visible focus states and touch-friendly sizing.
- Forms use visible labels, clear validation messages, and reviewable error states.
- Motion is limited and should respect reduced-motion preferences where animation exists.
- Public certification and directory claims are gated so families are not sent to unverified place profiles.
Known limitations
Where review is still active
Some third-party services, including payment and authentication providers, are controlled outside the AutismCertified codebase.
Training and dashboard flows continue to receive QA as certification tiers expand beyond the live Autism 101 baseline.
Automated checks do not replace manual review from disabled, autistic, or assistive-technology users.
Report a barrier
Tell us what blocked you, where it happened, and what assistive technology or device you used.
Barrier reports are treated as product defects, not general feedback. Include the page URL and the action you were trying to complete.