Accessibility Statement

Accessibility isn't a feature. It's a foundation.

Our Commitment

Rachel builds accessibility tools professionally. AuditAble, her automated compliance platform, exists because she believes every organization should be able to make their digital presence accessible. This site practices what it preaches. We target WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across every page, component, and interaction, not because it's required, but because it's the right way to build for the web.

What We've Implemented

  • Color contrast ratios meeting AA standards (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
  • Full keyboard navigation throughout all interactive elements
  • Skip navigation link for screen reader users
  • Semantic HTML landmarks (main, nav, footer, section with aria-labels)
  • Focus indicators on all interactive elements (gold outline, 3px offset)
  • Reduced motion support via prefers-reduced-motion media query
  • Responsive design from 320px to 2560px
  • Alt text on all images
  • ARIA labels on interactive tools (scorecard, strategy planner)
  • Form validation with clear error messaging
  • Human verification checkbox on all forms (defense-in-depth with honeypot)
  • Dyslexia-friendly line lengths (max 70 characters per line where possible)
  • No flashing content or auto-playing media

Known Limitations

  • Some interactive tools (scorecard radar chart, strategy planner) may have limited screen reader support for visual data representations. Text alternatives are provided.
  • Third-party embedded content (ConvertKit forms) may not fully conform.
  • AI chat agent responses may vary in accessibility formatting.

Testing

  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing
  • Chrome Lighthouse accessibility audits
  • Color contrast verification with WCAG contrast checker tools

Report an Issue

If you encounter an accessibility barrier on this site, please contact info@rachelankerholz.com. Include the URL where you encountered the issue, a description of the problem, and what assistive technology you're using (if applicable). Rachel responds within 2 business days.

Standards

This site targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. We continuously review and improve accessibility as the site evolves. Last reviewed: March 2026.