Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Our Commitment

Leaf&Ledge Canada is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to all users.

Standards and Guidelines

We strive to conform to Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Semantic HTML markup for proper document structure
• Consistent navigation across all pages
• Skip navigation links for keyboard users
• Logical heading hierarchy for screen reader navigation
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context

Visual Design

• Sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Readable fonts and appropriate text spacing
• No reliance on colour alone to convey information

Images and Media

• Alternative text descriptions for all meaningful images
• Decorative images marked appropriately for screen readers
• SVG icons with accessible labels

Forms and Interaction

• Clearly labelled form fields
• Keyboard-accessible interactive elements
• Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Error messages that are clear and helpful

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some limitations may exist:

• Some third-party content or embedded media may not be fully accessible
• Older browsers may not support all accessibility features

We are working to address these limitations and welcome feedback on any accessibility barriers you encounter.

Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers and assistive technologies:

• Current and previous major releases of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• Modern screen readers in combination with current browsers

Keyboard Navigation

All website functionality is available using the keyboard:

• Tab: Move forward through interactive elements
• Shift + Tab: Move backward through interactive elements
• Enter: Activate links and buttons
• Escape: Close modals and menus

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Leaf&Ledge Canada. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Leaf&Ledge Canada
220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0182

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and work to resolve any issues promptly.

Third-Party Content

We may occasionally link to or embed third-party content that is outside our control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of such content but strive to choose accessible resources whenever possible.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Review and test our website for accessibility issues
• Provide accessibility training for our content creators
• Incorporate accessibility into our design and development processes
• Stay informed about evolving accessibility standards and best practices

Compliance Status

We believe our website partially conforms with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. "Partially conforms" means that some parts of the content may not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of Leaf&Ledge Canada relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (enhanced, not required)

Assessment Methods

We assess the accessibility of our website through:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing
• User feedback and reports

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization or the appropriate regulatory body in your province.