Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: May 9, 2026 · Last Reviewed: May 9, 2026

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

Armani WC Photography is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to people with disabilities, including individuals with visual, auditory, motor, cognitive, and speech impairments. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should be able to access information about and engage our photography services with equal ease.

We work to ensure compliance with applicable disability rights laws, including:

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA"), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., including Title III as it applies to places of public accommodation;
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794d), where applicable;
  • State-law equivalents, including the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 51), the California Disabled Persons Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 54), and the New York State Human Rights Law and New York City Human Rights Law;
  • Comparable obligations in other jurisdictions where we operate.

2. Applicable Standards

We strive to conform our digital presence to the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published October 5, 2023, available at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone, organized around four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

We monitor developments in WCAG 2.2 (published October 5, 2023) and ADA Title III regulatory updates and will incorporate enhancements over time.

3. Conformance Status

The WCAG defines requirements at three levels: A, AA, and AAA. Armani WC Photography is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the standard. We are actively working to remediate identified barriers (see Section 7).

The most recent self-assessment of conformance was completed on May 9, 2026. Conformance is reviewed at least annually and following any material site redesign or significant addition of content.

4. Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to support users with disabilities. Each is mapped, where relevant, to applicable WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria.

4.1 Perceivable

  • Text alternatives for all non-decorative images via descriptive alt attributes (SC 1.1.1);
  • Decorative images are marked with aria-hidden="true" or empty alt;
  • Color contrast meets at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text and UI components against the dark background (SC 1.4.3, 1.4.11);
  • Resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality (SC 1.4.4);
  • Reflow at 320 CSS pixels without horizontal scrolling, where possible (SC 1.4.10);
  • Information not conveyed by color alone — we pair color with text labels and shapes (SC 1.4.1);
  • No content flashing at frequencies known to cause seizures (SC 2.3.1).

4.2 Operable

  • Full keyboard navigation — every interactive element is reachable and operable by keyboard (SC 2.1.1);
  • No keyboard trap — modals and menus can always be closed with Escape (SC 2.1.2);
  • Skip-to-main-content link at the top of every page bypasses repeated navigation (SC 2.4.1);
  • Visible focus indicators on every focusable element (SC 2.4.7, 2.4.11);
  • Descriptive link text — we avoid "click here" in favor of meaningful labels (SC 2.4.4);
  • Multiple ways to navigate — primary navigation, footer navigation, and on-page section links (SC 2.4.5);
  • Page titles describe the page topic or purpose (SC 2.4.2);
  • No time-based media autoplay with sound; carousels can be paused (SC 2.2.2).

4.3 Understandable

  • Language of page declared via <html lang> (SC 3.1.1);
  • Predictable navigation — consistent header and footer structure across all pages (SC 3.2.3);
  • Form labels and instructions for all input fields, including required-field indicators (SC 3.3.1, 3.3.2);
  • Error identification and clear suggestions when an input fails validation (SC 3.3.3).

4.4 Robust

  • Valid, semantic HTML5 with proper heading hierarchy (SC 4.1.1, 1.3.1);
  • ARIA landmarks — role="banner", role="main", role="navigation", role="dialog", role="contentinfo" — to support assistive-technology navigation;
  • Status messages communicated via ARIA live regions where appropriate (SC 4.1.3).

5. Compatibility with Assistive Technology

We test the Site against current and one prior major version of the following assistive technologies and browsers:

  • Screen readers — NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS & iOS), TalkBack (Android);
  • Browsers — Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari;
  • Operating systems — Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, iOS 15+, Android 12+;
  • Speech input — Dragon NaturallySpeaking, macOS/iOS Voice Control;
  • Keyboard-only navigation and switch-control devices.

The Site may not be fully compatible with very outdated browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer) or assistive technologies that are no longer supported by their vendors.

6. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this Site relies on the following technologies working with the user's browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed:

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA 1.2
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (progressive enhancement; core content remains accessible if JavaScript is disabled where feasible)
  • Standards-compliant SVG and WebP images

7. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content may not be fully accessible. Known limitations include:

  • Image-heavy galleries — while every image has alternative text, gallery navigation may be challenging on very small viewports with screen magnification active. We are evaluating an enhanced list-view alternative.
  • Embedded third-party content — client galleries hosted on Pixieset and content embedded from social media platforms are not under our direct control. See Section 8.
  • PDF documents — if we publish PDFs, older documents may not be fully tagged. We will provide an accessible alternative on request.
  • Decorative motion — the Site uses subtle motion for transitions. Users with motion sensitivity should enable the operating-system "Reduce Motion" preference; we honor the prefers-reduced-motion media query where supported.

We are actively working to identify and remediate all accessibility barriers. If you encounter a barrier not listed here, please report it (see Section 12).

8. Third-Party Content & Embedded Services

Some portions of the Site may include content provided by third parties — for example, social-media icons, embedded maps, or links to external client galleries hosted on Pixieset. We do not control the accessibility of third-party platforms. Where we identify accessibility issues with third-party content used on our Site, we work with the vendor or provide an accessible alternative.

If you encounter a barrier on a third-party platform we link to, please contact us so we can advocate with the vendor on your behalf or provide an alternative means of accessing the relevant information.

9. Assessment Approach

Armani WC Photography assesses the accessibility of this Site by the following methods:

  • Self-evaluation — we test internally using WAVE, Axe DevTools, Lighthouse, and manual keyboard and screen-reader testing;
  • User feedback — we incorporate reports received through the channels in Section 12;
  • Periodic external review — where feasible, we engage qualified external accessibility consultants for independent audits;
  • Continuous integration testing — automated accessibility checks run as part of our development process to prevent regressions.

10. Organizational Measures

To support and sustain digital accessibility, Armani WC Photography:

  • Includes accessibility as a defined goal in the development and operation of the Site;
  • Considers accessibility in procurement decisions for tools, platforms, and third-party services;
  • Provides accessibility resources and education to those involved in maintaining the Site;
  • Designates an Accessibility Coordinator (see Section 15) responsible for receiving and responding to accessibility feedback.

11. Alternative Means of Access & Formats

If any content on this Site is not accessible to you, we will work with you to provide the information through an alternative accessible means at no charge. Examples include:

  • Reading aloud or describing photographic galleries during a phone call;
  • Providing portfolio information by email in plain-text format;
  • Conducting consultation by phone, video relay service, or in person;
  • Sending booking forms or contracts in accessible formats (e.g., tagged PDF, plain text, large print).

We can typically arrange an alternative format within five (5) business days of a request.

12. Feedback & Reporting Accessibility Barriers

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this Site. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: [email protected] (subject line: "Accessibility")
  • Phone: 256-321-8900 (voice; relay services welcome)
  • Mail: Armani WC Photography — Accessibility Coordinator, Madison, Alabama, United States

When reporting an issue, please include (1) the URL or page where you encountered the issue, (2) a description of the problem, (3) the assistive technology, browser, and device you were using, and (4) your contact information so we can follow up. We aim to respond to feedback within two (2) business days and to propose or implement a resolution within ten (10) business days. Complex remediations may take longer; we will keep you informed of progress.

13. Formal Grievance Procedure; Notice and Cure

13.1 Notice and Opportunity to Cure

Before initiating any legal action, administrative complaint, or demand letter relating to an alleged accessibility barrier on the Site or in our Services (an "Accessibility Claim"), you agree to first provide us with written notice ("Accessibility Cure Notice") and a reasonable opportunity to cure the alleged barrier, as described below. This notice-and-cure provision is intended to facilitate prompt remediation and is provided in addition to (and does not waive) any rights you may have under federal, state, or local disability rights law, including the ADA.

Contents of the Accessibility Cure Notice. The Accessibility Cure Notice must be sent to the Accessibility Coordinator identified in Section 15 and must include: (a) your full legal name and contact information; (b) a detailed description of the specific accessibility barrier(s) encountered, including the URL(s) or page(s) affected; (c) the assistive technology or adaptive strategy you use, if any; (d) the specific WCAG 2.1 success criterion or criteria you believe are not met; (e) the date(s) on which you encountered the barrier; and (f) the accommodation, modification, or corrective action you are requesting.

Cure Period. Upon receipt of a compliant Accessibility Cure Notice, we shall have thirty (30) calendar days (the "Accessibility Cure Period") to investigate and, if warranted, cure or provide a reasonable alternative to the identified barrier. If the barrier is of a nature that cannot reasonably be cured within thirty (30) days, the Accessibility Cure Period shall be extended for an additional thirty (30) days (sixty (60) days total), provided we have commenced remediation efforts within the initial period and are diligently pursuing completion.

Good-Faith Engagement. During the Accessibility Cure Period, the parties agree to engage in good-faith communications regarding the alleged barrier. We may contact you for additional information, to request access to your assistive technology environment for testing, or to propose interim accommodations while a permanent fix is implemented.

Effect of Cure. If we fully cure the identified barrier or provide an equally effective alternative means of access within the Accessibility Cure Period, the Accessibility Claim shall be deemed resolved. Cure of an identified barrier shall not constitute an admission of noncompliance with the ADA, Section 508, or any other applicable law.

Preservation of Rights. This notice-and-cure provision does not require exhaustion as a prerequisite to filing a complaint with a government agency (see Section 14). However, voluntary participation in this process may be considered as evidence of the parties' good faith in any subsequent proceeding. Any applicable statute of limitations or prescriptive period shall be tolled for the duration of the Accessibility Cure Period (plus any extension).

13.2 Formal Grievance Steps

If the Accessibility Claim is not resolved through the notice-and-cure process in Section 13.1, or if you prefer to proceed directly to the formal grievance process, you may file a formal grievance using the following procedure. This procedure is provided in addition to (and does not waive) any rights you may have under federal, state, or local disability rights law.

  1. Submit a written grievance to the Accessibility Coordinator (Section 15) by email or mail. Please include your name, contact information, a description of the alleged barrier or denial of access, the date(s) of occurrence, the URL or location involved, and any requested accommodation or relief.
  2. Acknowledgment — we will acknowledge receipt within five (5) business days.
  3. Investigation — the Accessibility Coordinator will investigate the matter, which may include reviewing the relevant content, consulting with developers or accessibility specialists, and contacting you for additional information.
  4. Written response — we will provide a written response describing our findings and any corrective action within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the grievance, unless additional time is reasonably required, in which case we will notify you in writing of the extension and the expected date of response.
  5. Appeal — if you are not satisfied with the response, you may submit an appeal in writing within fifteen (15) business days to the same address marked "Accessibility Appeal." A senior representative independent of the original investigator will review the appeal and provide a written response within thirty (30) calendar days.

Records of grievances, Accessibility Cure Notices, and our responses are retained for at least three (3) years.

14. Enforcement & External Complaints

Use of this grievance procedure is not required before filing a complaint with a government agency or court. You may also file a complaint with one or more of the following:

  • U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division — ADA complaints can be filed at civilrights.justice.gov or by phone at 800-514-0301 (voice) / 1-833-610-1264 (TTY).
  • Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division — for state-law consumer or accessibility complaints involving Alabama businesses.
  • Your state's civil-rights or human-rights agency — for state-law disability-discrimination complaints (e.g., the California Civil Rights Department, the New York State Division of Human Rights).

15. Accessibility Coordinator

The following individual has been designated to coordinate compliance with this Accessibility Statement and to receive and respond to accessibility feedback and grievances:

  • Armani WC Photography — Accessibility Coordinator
  • Madison, Alabama, United States
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 256-321-8900 (relay services welcome, including 711)
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This Accessibility Statement was prepared in reference to the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool and was last reviewed on May 9, 2026. We will review and update this statement at least annually and following any material change to the Site.