Accessibility (ADA) Policy

At  Eight Legged Life, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. As a site focused on pet tarantula care and husbandry, we continually work to improve the user experience for all visitors and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve that goal.

Our Commitment

We aim to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of Eight Legged Life and follow established standards and guidelines wherever possible.

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.

Eight Legged Life is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. “Partially conformant” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We continuously monitor and work to improve our conformance level.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Eight Legged Life takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Integrating accessibility into our development process: Accessibility is considered at all stages of site creation and content updates.
  • Employing formal accessibility quality assurance methods: We use a combination of automated testing tools and manual review to find and fix accessibility barriers.
  • Providing continual accessibility training for our staff: Content authors and developers receive ongoing guidance to create and maintain accessible materials about tarantula care.
  • Appointing an accessibility officer or team: Designated individuals oversee and coordinate our accessibility efforts.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Eight Legged Life relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Eight Legged Life is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

The website is designed to be compatible with the current and recent versions of major web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Eight Legged Life, there may be some limitations. Please contact us if you observe an issue. Below is a description of known limitations and potential alternatives.

  • Third-Party Content: Our site may include content from third-party sources, such as embedded videos, maps, or social media feeds, which we do not fully control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of this third-party content, but we will make reasonable efforts to work with vendors to improve it.
  • Archived Documents: Some older articles or resources may be presented as scanned images or PDFs without full text alternatives. We are working to remediate and provide accessible versions where feasible.
  • Ongoing Improvements: We are constantly seeking solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of web accessibility. In the meantime, should you experience any difficulty accessing the Eight Legged Life website, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Eight Legged Life. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers. We try to respond to feedback within 45 business days.

    When contacting us, please provide as much detail as possible about the issue you encountered and the page where it occurred.

    Formal Complaints

    We aim to promptly and respectfully respond to and resolve accessibility feedback. If you are not satisfied with our response, you are entitled to pursue further action by filing a formal complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws. We are committed to working with you to resolve any issues fairly and transparently.

    Assessment Approach

    Eight Legged Life assesses the accessibility of its website through the following approaches:

    • Self-evaluation conducted by our internal team.