At Holland Mulch, we are committed to ensuring our website is fully accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By adhering to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards, we strive to create an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities. The following sections outline our accessibility efforts and compliance practices.
Accessible Design & Navigation
Our website is designed to support users with visual, motor, and cognitive impairments through clear, consistent elements and easy-to-navigate content. All menu items are fully accessible via keyboard navigation, ensuring users who cannot operate a mouse can efficiently browse our content. Skip links are included and work correctly with screen readers, improving the experience for those using assistive technology.
Keyboard-Only Functionality
Holland Mulch ensures that all interactive elements on the site can be accessed without the use of a mouse. Buttons, forms, and navigation menus are fully operable using keyboard commands. Logical tab orders and clear visual focus indicators guide users as they move through the website, allowing smooth interaction.
Screen Reader Compatibility
Our content is structured to be accessible with screen readers, employing proper semantic HTML elements such as headings and lists to ensure that assistive technology interprets the page accurately. All images on the website include descriptive alt text, and links are labeled with both aria-label and descriptive title attributes. This ensures users understand the purpose of each element even without seeing the visuals.
Form Accessibility
Forms on the Holland Mulch website, including calculators and contact forms, are built with accessibility in mind. Every form field has a clear label, and we provide instructions for users via visible text and additional screen reader-only text. Our forms are also fully navigable using only the keyboard, and error messages are presented in an accessible and user-friendly format.
Color Contrast & Visual Clarity
To support users with low vision or color blindness, our site is designed with high contrast between text and background elements. Links and interactive elements are easily distinguishable from regular text to help ensure that all content is clearly visible and accessible to every user.
Accessible Multimedia
Any multimedia content, such as videos, is accompanied by captions and transcriptions. We also ensure that multimedia controls are accessible by both keyboard and assistive technology. Where applicable, additional text descriptions are provided to ensure full understanding of the content for users with hearing impairments.
Ongoing Maintenance & Accessibility Tools
Our accessibility efforts include regular testing and audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ADA and WCAG 2.1 standards. We avoid accessibility widgets that may inadvertently introduce new barriers and work diligently to maintain compatibility across devices and assistive tools. Feedback from users is always welcome as we continuously strive to improve accessibility.
By implementing these practices, Holland Mulch maintains a high level of ADA compliance, ensuring our website remains inclusive and accessible for all visitors.