Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 1, 2024

PawScope is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should be able to discover their dog's breed and find dog-friendly places, regardless of ability. We strive to make our mobile app and website accessible to all users, including those who use assistive technologies.

Standards We Follow

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

  • Visual impairments
  • Hearing impairments
  • Motor impairments
  • Cognitive impairments

Accessibility Features

Website

  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
  • Screen Reader Support: We use semantic HTML and ARIA labels to support screen readers
  • Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alt text
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for all interactive elements
  • Skip Links: Skip to main content links for keyboard users

Mobile App

  • VoiceOver Support (iOS): Full support for Apple VoiceOver screen reader
  • Dynamic Type: Support for system font size preferences
  • Reduce Motion: Respects system reduce motion preferences
  • High Contrast: Support for increased contrast settings
  • Touch Targets: Appropriately sized touch targets for motor accessibility

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some limitations currently exist:

  • Some third-party content embedded in our website may not be fully accessible
  • The breed identification feature relies on image processing, which may be challenging to use without visual feedback
  • Some older content may not fully meet accessibility standards

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all features.

Assistive Technology Tested

We regularly test our products with the following assistive technologies:

  • VoiceOver (iOS and macOS)
  • NVDA (Windows)
  • JAWS (Windows)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom functionality

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of PawScope. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate the issue by contacting us directly at support@pawscope.app with "Accessibility Escalation" in the subject line.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

  • Conduct accessibility audits
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Include accessibility requirements in our development process
  • Incorporate user feedback to improve accessibility

Contact Us

For accessibility-related questions or concerns: