Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Our Commitment

Bear Bones Music 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 we provide equal access to all of our visitors.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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.

Bear Bones Music is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

  • Skip Navigation Links: Jump directly to main content from any page
  • Semantic HTML: Proper headings, landmarks, and structure for screen readers
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using only a keyboard
  • Logical Tab Order: Intuitive navigation sequence through all interactive elements

Visual & Interactive Elements

  • Clear Focus Indicators: Visible outlines when navigating with keyboard
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: Text meets WCAG AA contrast ratios
  • Descriptive Alt Text: All images include meaningful descriptions
  • Resizable Text: Content remains readable when text is enlarged up to 200%
  • No Flashing Content: Nothing flashes more than three times per second

Forms & Controls

  • Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels
  • Error Identification: Clear error messages with suggestions for correction
  • ARIA Labels: Descriptive labels for buttons, controls, and interactive elements
  • Audio Controls: Play, pause, and volume controls for all audio players

Screen Reader Support

  • ARIA Landmarks: Proper regions for navigation, main content, and footer
  • Live Regions: Dynamic content changes announced to screen readers
  • Hidden Content: Decorative elements hidden from assistive technologies
  • Modal Dialogs: Proper focus management and keyboard controls

Compatible Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Switch devices and other alternative input devices

Browser Compatibility

This website is tested and works with the following browsers and assistive technology combinations:

  • Chrome with NVDA (Windows)
  • Firefox with NVDA (Windows)
  • Edge with JAWS (Windows)
  • Safari with VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
  • Chrome with TalkBack (Android)

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

  • Third-party embedded content: Some social media embeds may not be fully accessible. We are working with providers to improve this.
  • Older browsers: Some features may not work properly in browsers older than 3 years. We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser.

Feedback & Contact

We Welcome Your Feedback

We are committed to making our website accessible and usable for all visitors. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

  • Email: accessibility@bearbones.example.com (replace with your actual email)
  • Contact Form: Available on our contact section

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Bear Bones Music relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (with graceful degradation)
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Assessment Methods

Bear Bones Music assessed the accessibility of this website by the following methods:

  • Self-evaluation: Internal review and testing
  • Automated testing: Using tools like WAVE, axe DevTools, and Lighthouse
  • Manual testing: Keyboard navigation, screen reader testing, and color contrast verification

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit:

This accessibility statement was created on January 6, 2026, and applies to the Bear Bones Music website.