Accessibility
MotorMatch is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Standards
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. Compliance with these guidelines also makes web content more usable for all users.
Our Commitments
Perceivable
- All images include descriptive alt text for screen readers
- Video content includes captions where applicable
- Sufficient colour contrast ratios throughout the interface
- Content can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
- No information is conveyed by colour alone
Operable
- All functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation
- No content flashes more than three times per second
- Skip navigation links are provided for screen reader users
- Focus indicators are visible on all interactive elements
- Users have adequate time to read and interact with content
Understandable
- Pages have clear, descriptive titles and headings
- Error messages provide clear guidance on how to resolve issues
- Forms include visible labels and instructions
- Navigation is consistent across all pages
- Language of the page is programmatically identified
Robust
- Valid, semantic HTML markup throughout the Platform
- ARIA attributes used where native HTML is insufficient
- Compatibility with major screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Regular testing with assistive technologies
- Progressive enhancement approach for core functionality
Assistive Technology Support
MotorMatch is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies: screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack), screen magnification software, speech recognition software, and keyboard-only navigation. If you experience difficulties using any of these technologies with our Platform, please contact us.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of MotorMatch. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at accessibility@motormatch.ca or visit our Contact Us page. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.