Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

Our Commitment

Joliet Living is 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 ensure our local news, business directory, and community resources are reachable by all residents of Joliet and beyond.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Ongoing Reviews: We regularly audit our website to identify and fix potential accessibility barriers.
Alt Text: We strive to provide alternative text for images to ensure those using screen readers can enjoy our visual content.
Clear Navigation: We design our site with a logical heading structure and easy-to-use menus.
Readable Fonts: We prioritize high-contrast colors and legible typography for easier reading.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Joliet Living strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Email: [Insert Business Email]
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility inquiries within 2 business days and will work to propose a solution as quickly as possible.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to be compatible with modern web browsers and common assistive technologies, including screen readers and voice recognition software.

Implementation Tips:

The Footer: Place a link to this statement in your website footer right next to your Privacy Policy.
Images: Since the magazine will likely be heavy on local photography (parks, businesses, etc.), make sure you add descriptive Alt Text to every image you upload. This is a huge boost for both accessibility and SEO.
Color Contrast: If you use a specific color for the "Joliet Living" brand, ensure it has a high enough contrast ratio against the background (at least 4.5:1 for standard text).