Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

 

VetBattleBuddy is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, especially our veteran community who may experience a wide range of physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. We believe in restoring dignity to every veteran's life, which includes providing a barrier-free digital experience that empowers you to access the benefits and care you have earned.

 

Conformance Status

 

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

VetBattleBuddy is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. "Partially conformant" means that while we strive for full accessibility, some parts of the content may not yet fully conform to the strictest standards, though our internal audits indicate a 95% compliance rate on audited components.

 

Accessibility Features

 

We have implemented the following technical measures to ensure accessibility:Screen Reader Compatibility: Our platform is tested and compatible with major screen readers, including VoiceOver (iOS/macOS), NVDA (Windows), and JAWS.Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, forms, and navigation menus are fully accessible via keyboard, featuring a dedicated focus management system with a high-contrast (4.53:1) 2px outline for visibility.Color Contrast: We utilize a validated design system with 23 color combinations that meet or exceed the 100% AA compliance standard for text and interface elements.Touch Targets: Buttons and interactive controls on our mobile and touch interfaces are sized between 44-70px, exceeding the minimum 44px requirement to accommodate users with motor impairments.Zoom and Resizing: Our "iOS Safari Optimized" design ensures interfaces remain usable without breaking when zoomed or when text sizes are increased.Multi-Platform Consistency: Whether you use our Web (React), Mobile (React Native), or Desktop (Electron) apps, our unified design system ensures a consistent and accessible experience.

 

Internationalization & Language Support

 

To support our diverse veteran community, VetBattleBuddy provides multilingual support with 75-95% coverage in the following languages:English (100%)Spanish (95%)Vietnamese (85%)Korean (85%)Tagalog (80%)Hmong (75%)We also utilize the Azure Translator API for on-demand translation needs.

 

Testing & Quality Assurance

 

Our commitment to accessibility is backed by rigorous automated and manual testing:Automated Audits: We run 25 automated tests using axe-core and jest-axe to validate images, forms, and contrast ratios.Component Validation: Our UI components are developed and tested in Storybook with dedicated accessibility add-ons.Browser Compatibility: We support Chrome (90+), Firefox (88+), Safari (14+), and Edge (90+) to ensure consistent behavior across devices.

 

Feedback & Assistance

 

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of VetBattleBuddy. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance using any part of our platform, please contact us. We aim to respond to feedback within 2 business days.Email: support@vetbattlebuddy.comPhone: [Insert Phone Number]Mailing Address: [Insert Address]

 

Formal ComplaintsIf you are unsatisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to our compliance officer info@vetbattlebuddy.ai