Golden Horizons
Accessibility statement
Golden Horizons works to make this website usable for people with disabilities and people using assistive technology.
Our commitment
We work to make the site accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We improve the experience over time and use recognized accessibility standards to guide that work.
Accessibility is part of our design and development process because everyone deserves practical access to information and services.
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.
goldenhorizons.io is designed with WCAG 2.1 Level AA as our target standard.
We do not claim the site is perfect. If you find a barrier, tell us and we will investigate it.
Standards supported
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WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the international standard for web accessibility published by the W3C.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
United States civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
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Section 508
Requirements for federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
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AODA (Ontario)
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act — Canadian provincial legislation.
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European Accessibility Act (EU EAA)
European Union directive that sets accessibility requirements for products and services.
Technologies relied upon
Accessibility of goldenhorizons.io 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
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for the accessibility features we test and maintain.
Testing methods
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01 Automated testing
We use automated checks such as axe-core, WAVE, and Lighthouse during review to help identify accessibility issues.
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02 Manual testing
Manual review focuses on keyboard navigation, readable structure, visible focus states, form labels, and color contrast.
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03 Browser and device testing
We check key pages across common modern browsers and responsive viewport sizes.
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04 Ongoing review
We revisit accessibility as the site changes and treat reported barriers as defects to investigate.
Accessibility features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Skip navigation link for keyboard users
- Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
- ARIA landmarks and labels for screen reader navigation
- Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
- Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Alternative text for all meaningful images
- Responsive design that works at 200% zoom
- No content that flashes more than three times per second
- Form inputs with associated labels
- Error messages that are clearly identified
Issues we’re tracking
We are not aware of any intentionally unresolved critical accessibility barriers on the site at this time. We have not completed an independent third-party accessibility certification. When issues are discovered or reported, we review and prioritize fixes.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier while using the website, please contact us so we can investigate it.
External websites and embeds
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and content that is not under our control. While we strive to only link to accessible content, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external websites.
We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites or content. If you encounter accessibility issues on a linked website, we encourage you to contact that website’s owner directly.
Feedback and assistance
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of goldenhorizons.io. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include:
- The URL of the page where you encountered the issue
- A description of the specific issue you experienced
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your contact information for follow-up
Need assistance?
If you have any questions about our accessibility practices or need assistance navigating our website, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Contact us