Accessibility Statement

Important Notice

Before reading this statement, please review our entire Terms of Service in order to fully understand the structure of Puzzle Punks — which encompasses both the site (the web page components) and the game (the video game itself).

Overview

The site and the game are both operated by Ethan Dirks Inc. DBA Puzzle Punks (hereby referred to as we, us, our, I, me, and my). By using the site or the game, you agree to acknowledge the ongoing efforts we make to continually improve the site's accessibility for all.

Support and Feedback

If you encounter any barriers in accessing the site, the game, or any part of the Puzzle Punks experience, please contact us at inquiries@playpuzzlepunks.com. We offer personalized assistance and welcome any feedback on accessibility issues.

Our Commitment

We are commited to making the site accessible to everyone. Our goal is to meet or exceed accessibility standards by creating web pages that ensure an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities.

WCAG Compliance

The site aims to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which set forth criteria to ensure digital content is accessible to a broad audience, including users with disabilities. These guidelines help us ensure that our site is usable for those who rely on assistive technologies or encounter other accessibility challenges.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented many key features to make the site more accessible, including (but not limited to): semantic HTML for screen reader compatibility, alternative text for images, aria labels, resizable text, and a high-contrast interface. These features are designed to make the site usable for all, regardless of their abilities or devices.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing priority. We regularly audit the site via websites like the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, screen reading tools, and manual review. This ensures continued adherance current standards. We are committed to making continuous improvements as new technologies and guidelines emerge.

Improvements Log

• 11/16/2024 — Added display: none to empty headers and links to remove them from the accessibility tree entirely
• 11/14/2024 — Migrated the site to Shopify to better adhere to design standards, reworked Teacher Portal to be more easily accessed by screen readers and other assistive devices
• 10/2/2024 — Audited the redesigned homepage with the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, identified accessibility errors, and fixed them: added more detailed alt tags, removed redundant links, and fixed skipped headings
• 9/27/2024 — Manually audited the site and fixed text contrast issues.
• 9/12/2024 — Audited the site with Chrome Screen Reader, identified acessibility errors, and fixed them: improved navigation via keyboard, fixed instances of stuck tabindex, updated tabindex to work with collapsible sections of the site, and removed empty buttons/links
• 9/10/2024 — Audited the site with the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, identified accessibility errors, and fixed them: updated semantic HTML, added additional aria labels, removed empty buttons/links, and improved contrast for readability

Updates and Revisions

This accessibility statement is effective as of 9/10/2024, and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, and our ongoing efforts to maintain accessibility. We will not contact users about updates, so please check back regularly. For any questions, please contact inquiries@playpuzzlepunks.com.