Introduction & Commitment

Sarah Z Designs, Inc. (“Sarah Z Designs,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to ensuring that its website, www.sarahzdesigns.com (the “Website”), is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (collectively, “ADA”), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable federal and state accessibility laws and regulations.

We believe that every person deserves equal access to information and services regardless of ability. This Accessibility Statement describes our current accessibility standards, the measures we have taken to achieve conformance, known limitations, and the process for requesting accommodations or reporting barriers.

Scope of This Statement

This Accessibility Statement applies to all publicly available pages and content hosted at www.sarahzdesigns.com, including but not limited to:

• Homepage, About, Services, Our Process, Portfolio, Press, and Blog pages
• Contact forms and scheduling/booking features
• Image galleries and portfolio slideshows
• Email subscription forms and pop-up elements
• Embedded third-party content where technically feasible

This statement does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services linked from the Website, which are governed by their own accessibility policies.

Applicable Standards & Legal Framework

We aim to conform with the following standards and guidelines:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which is the internationally recognized benchmark for web accessibility.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III — prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in places of public accommodation, which federal courts have increasingly interpreted to include commercial websites.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act — requiring electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Florida Civil Rights Act — providing additional state-level protections for individuals with disabilities.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is organized around four core principles: content must be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR).

Conformance Status

Sarah Z Designs, Inc. strives for partial conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. “Partial conformance” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the standard. We are actively working to address all known gaps and achieve full conformance.

Measures Taken to Support Accessibility

Sarah Z Designs, Inc. has implemented or is implementing the following measures to improve and maintain accessibility:

• Including accessibility as part of our website development and content creation processes
• Providing team training on accessibility best practices and WCAG 2.1 standards
• Conducting periodic accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing
• Testing with assistive technologies including screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and keyboard-only navigation
• Using semantic HTML5 markup to convey structure and meaning
• Providing descriptive alternative text for informational images
• Ensuring form fields have associated visible labels and error messages
• Implementing responsive design to support varied display sizes and zoom levels
• Working with our website platform (WordPress) and theme providers to address underlying accessibility gaps
• Publishing this Accessibility Statement and maintaining a clear feedback channel

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, certain areas of the Website may not be fully accessible at this time. Known limitations include:

• Image Gallery / Portfolio Slideshow: Some portfolio images may lack descriptive alternative text or keyboard-accessible controls.
• Animated Content: Certain decorative animations and sliding elements may not respect user preferences for reduced motion.
• Third-Party Embeds: Some embedded content from third-party services may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA.
• PDFs and Downloadable Documents: Any downloadable documents or brochures may not currently be fully accessible.
• Video Content: Any video content on the Website may not include closed captions or audio descriptions.
• Color Contrast in Decorative Elements: Some decorative or secondary text elements may not meet the 4.5:1 minimum contrast ratio.

Remediation Plan & Timeline

1. Phase 1 (Q2 2026): Complete an accessibility audit; remediate critical keyboard navigation issues; update all missing or inadequate image alt text.
2. Phase 2 (Q3 2026): Address color contrast deficiencies; improve ARIA landmark regions and heading hierarchy; ensure all form controls have associated labels.
3. Phase 3 (Q4 2026): Implement reduced-motion support; add captions to video content; remediate all downloadable documents; conduct a final WCAG 2.1 AA audit.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

The Website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers: NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
• Keyboard-only navigation (Tab, Enter, Space, Arrow keys, Escape)
• Browser zoom up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
• High-contrast display modes
• Speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Tested on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest versions) on Windows 10/11, macOS, and iOS.

Requesting an Accommodation or Accessible Format

If you are unable to access any content or feature on the Website, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us. We respond within five (5) business days and provide accommodations within fifteen (15) business days where technically feasible.

When contacting us, please include: your name, the accessibility barrier encountered, the URL of the page, and the assistive technology you are using.

Formal Complaints & Escalation

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a formal complaint with:

• U.S. Department of Justice — ADA Information Line: 1-800-514-0301 | www.ada.gov
• U.S. Access Board: 1-202-272-0080 | info@access-board.gov | www.access-board.gov
• Florida Commission on Human Relations: 1-800-342-8170 | fchr.myflorida.com

Non-Discrimination & Equal Access Policy

Sarah Z Designs, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services, programs, activities, or access to its Website. We are committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity to all persons with disabilities in all programs and services offered through our Website and physical location.

Updates to This Statement

This Accessibility Statement is reviewed and updated at least annually, or as significant changes are made to the Website. We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Website at any time.