Accessibility Commitment
We are committed to making our website accessible to all users. We follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and continuously work to improve usability and accessibility across every page.
Effective date: March 18, 2026
Our Commitment
Northspec Studio is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We continuously work to improve the usability and accessibility of our website and apply relevant standards to everything we build, including client projects.
We follow recognized standards and take accessibility seriously, not as an afterthought, but as part of how we build.
Conformance Standard
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines define internationally recognized best practices for making web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.
Standard
WCAG 2.1 AA
Conformance Status
Partially Conformant
Last Reviewed
March 2026
“Partially conformant” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. Known limitations are listed below, and we are actively working to address them.
Accessibility Principles
WCAG 2.1 is organized around four core principles. Here's how we address each:
Perceivable
Content is presented in ways that users can perceive. We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios, use alt text for meaningful images, and avoid content that relies solely on sensory characteristics.
Operable
Interface components and navigation are operable via keyboard. We include visible focus indicators, avoid keyboard traps, and ensure interactive elements are reachable without a mouse.
Understandable
Content and operation are understandable. Pages have clear structure, labels, and instructions. Error messages are descriptive and guide users toward resolution.
Robust
Content is robust enough to be interpreted by assistive technologies. We use semantic HTML, ARIA attributes where appropriate, and test against common screen reader behavior.
Measures We Take
We take the following concrete measures to ensure accessibility across our website:
Design
- ›Sufficient color contrast ratios (4.5:1 minimum for body text)
- ›Scalable text without loss of functionality up to 200%
- ›No content that flashes more than 3 times per second
- ›Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
Code
- ›Semantic HTML structure throughout all pages
- ›ARIA labels on interactive and dynamic components
- ›Full keyboard navigation support
- ›Descriptive page titles and heading hierarchy
Known Limitations
Despite our efforts, some areas of the site do not yet fully meet all WCAG 2.1 AA criteria. We are transparent about these limitations and actively working to resolve them:
3D Canvas Background
The WebGL canvas background animation does not have a fully accessible non-animated fallback for users with motion sensitivity preferences (prefers-reduced-motion). We are evaluating a static fallback.
Third-Party Booking Calendar
The embedded appointment scheduling calendar is a third-party component and may not fully conform to WCAG AA. We have limited control over its accessibility implementation.
Complex Animations
Some Framer Motion-based animations may not fully respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query across all browsers. This is under active review.
Continuous Improvement
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, not a one-time checklist. We regularly audit our website, review new features against WCAG criteria, and incorporate accessibility improvements into every development cycle. When we build or rebuild any section of the site, accessibility is part of the acceptance criteria, not an afterthought.
Feedback & Reporting Issues
If you experience any difficulty accessing content, using our website, or encounter a barrier that prevents you from completing a task, please let us know. We take all accessibility reports seriously.
When reporting an issue, include:
Email build@northspecstudio.com with the subject line “Accessibility Feedback”. We aim to respond within 5 business days and will work to resolve the issue or provide an accessible alternative.
Need Assistance?
If you need content in an alternative format or need help accessing any part of our website, contact us directly. We will respond and provide what you need.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact the relevant authority in your jurisdiction. For U.S. users, accessibility concerns related to digital services may be directed to the relevant state or federal civil rights body. For EU residents, this may be your national data protection or equality authority.