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Accessibility Statement

I believe everyone deserves to communicate with confidence. How Does This Sound is designed with accessibility as a core principle, with special attention to serving neurodivergent users.

My Commitment

This tool was built to be accessible to people with disabilities, including those with:

  • ADHD - Quick feedback, minimal overwhelm, clear visual hierarchy
  • Autism - Structured output, explicit tone guidance, reduced ambiguity
  • Dyslexia - Clarity-focused analysis, adjustable text size, high contrast options
  • Visual impairments - Screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation
  • Vestibular disorders - Reduced motion support, no auto-playing animations

Accessibility Features

Visual Preferences

  • Dark mode - Reduces eye strain and works with system preferences
  • Reduced motion - Respects your system's "reduce motion" setting, or can be toggled manually
  • Adjustable text size - Choose from Default (16px), Large (18px), or Larger (20px)
  • High contrast mode - Increases text and border contrast for better readability

Access these settings by clicking the accessibility icon in the header (desktop) or from the mobile menu.

Keyboard Navigation

  • Keyboard access - Interactive elements can be reached and activated with keyboard
  • Focus indicators - Visible focus outlines (cyan in light mode, brighter in dark mode) show your current position
  • Focus trapping - Modal dialogs trap focus to prevent accidental navigation outside
  • Keyboard shortcuts - Use Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to quickly submit analysis

Screen Reader Support

  • Semantic HTML - Proper heading structure (h1 → h2 → h3), landmarks (<main>, <nav>, <header>, <footer>), and labels
  • ARIA attributes - Interactive elements use appropriate roles and states
  • Live regions - Analysis results and status updates are announced via aria-live regions

Cognitive Accessibility

  • Clear language - Plain English explanations, no jargon
  • Consistent layout - Predictable navigation and structure
  • Immediate feedback - Results appear quickly without complex multi-step processes
  • No time limits - Take as long as you need to review results

WCAG Conformance

I aim to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, though full conformance has not been independently audited. The four principles:

  • Perceivable - Content can be perceived through sight, sound, or touch
  • Operable - Interface can be operated by keyboard and other input methods
  • Understandable - Content and operation are understandable
  • Robust - Content works with current and future assistive technologies

Known Limitations

I'm continuously improving. Current known issues:

  • Skip to content - Not yet implemented
  • Touch targets - Some buttons may be smaller than the recommended 44x44px minimum on mobile
  • Color contrast - Some muted text (gray-400/500) may not meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (4.5:1)
  • Streaming content - Real-time typing effects during analysis may not be fully announced to screen readers
  • Intensity slider - Custom range input may have inconsistent screen reader support across browsers
  • Form errors - Error messages may not be programmatically associated with their inputs

I'm actively working to address these limitations.

Testing

This site has been manually tested with:

  • Keyboard-only navigation - Verified
  • Browser zoom - Up to 200% magnification verified
  • Screen readers - Limited testing with VoiceOver (macOS)

More comprehensive assistive technology testing is planned.

Feedback

I welcome your feedback on accessibility. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions, please reach out via the contact form or social links in the footer.

Continuous Improvement

This statement was last updated on December 9, 2024.

I built this tool because I needed it. As a developer with dyslexia, I use AI to check my own messages before sending them. This started as a personal tool and became something I wanted to share. If it helps you communicate with more confidence, it's doing its job.