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

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help us create a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features

StackPicked implements the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and meaningful HTML elements throughout our site.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. You can navigate the entire site using Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus outlines are provided on all interactive elements so you always know where you are on the page.
• Skip Navigation: A "Skip to content" link is available at the top of every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.
• Color Contrast: Our color palette is designed to meet WCAG AA contrast ratios. Body text (#44403C) on our background (#FAFAF9) achieves a contrast ratio of approximately 7.5:1, well above the 4.5:1 AA requirement.
• Font Size Controls: A built-in font size widget allows you to increase text size across the entire site to suit your needs.
• Dark Mode: A full dark mode is available for users who prefer reduced brightness, respecting your system preferences automatically.
• ARIA Labels: Interactive elements include appropriate ARIA labels and roles for screen reader compatibility.
• Image Alt Text: All informative images include descriptive alternative text.
• Responsive Design: Our site adapts to different screen sizes and orientations, supporting users on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.

Color Contrast Details

We take color contrast seriously. Here are our key color combinations and their contrast ratios:

Element	Foreground	Background	Ratio	WCAG AA
Body text	#44403C	#FAFAF9	7.5:1	Pass
Headings	#1C1917	#FAFAF9	15.4:1	Pass
Links (accent)	#2563EB	#FAFAF9	4.6:1	Pass
Muted text	#78716C	#FAFAF9	4.5:1	Pass

Assistive Technology Support

We test StackPicked with the following assistive technologies:

• VoiceOver (macOS / iOS)
• NVDA (Windows)
• Browser zoom up to 200%
• High-contrast mode in modern browsers

Known Limitations

While we strive for full compliance, we are aware of some limitations:

• Some older blog content may not yet meet full WCAG AA standards.
• Third-party embeds (comments) may have varying levels of accessibility support.

We are actively working to address these gaps.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of StackPicked. If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know:

• Email: accessibility@stackpicked.com
• Contact form

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Our Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment at StackPicked. We:

• Include accessibility checks in our development workflow
• Regularly audit our site for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Train our content team on accessible writing practices
• Monitor user feedback to identify and fix accessibility issues promptly