Accessibility Statement

FindFerries is committed to ensuring that our ferry comparison platform is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and follow best practices for accessible web design.

We are continuously working to enhance the accessibility and usability of our website, believing that everyone should have equal access to information about ferry services across Europe.

Our website includes various accessibility features to improve your experience:

Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements and pages on our website can be accessed using keyboard navigation. You can tab through links, buttons, and form fields without requiring a mouse.

Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML5 semantic markup to ensure screen readers and assistive technologies can properly interpret and navigate our content.

Alternative Text: Images throughout our website include descriptive alternative text for screen readers to convey the information contained in visual elements.

Color Contrast: We have designed our website with sufficient color contrast ratios between text and backgrounds to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.

Responsive Design: Our website is fully responsive and works across different devices, screen sizes, and orientations to accommodate various user needs.

Clear Navigation: We provide consistent, clear navigation structures throughout the website with descriptive labels and logical page hierarchies.

FindFerries aims to conform to the following accessibility standards:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1: We strive to meet Level AA conformance with WCAG 2.1, which is the international standard for web accessibility.

Section 508: Our website is designed to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible.

European Accessibility Act: We work to align with the requirements of the European Accessibility Act to ensure our services are accessible to all European users.

Our website is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:

- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack) - Screen magnification software - Speech recognition software - Alternative input devices - Keyboard-only navigation

We test our website regularly with popular screen readers and browsers to ensure compatibility, though we cannot guarantee compatibility with all assistive technologies.

Despite our best efforts, some parts of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

Third-Party Content: Some content from third parties (such as ferry operator booking systems and external links) may not be fully under our control, and we cannot guarantee their accessibility standards.

Complex Interactive Elements: Some interactive comparison tools and features may present challenges for certain assistive technologies. We are continuously working to improve these features.

PDF Documents: Some downloadable documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to ensure all future documents meet accessibility standards.

We are committed to addressing these limitations and welcome feedback on how we can improve.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of FindFerries. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us through our contact page.

When reporting an accessibility issue, please provide: - The URL of the page where you experienced the issue - A description of the problem - The browser and assistive technology you were using (if applicable)

We will review your feedback and respond as quickly as possible. We aim to address accessibility issues promptly and will work with you to provide an accessible alternative if needed.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuous improvement. Our accessibility initiatives include:

Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing with assistive technologies.

User Testing: We engage with users who rely on assistive technologies to understand their experiences and identify areas for improvement.

Staff Training: We provide accessibility training to our team members to ensure accessibility is considered in all aspects of website development and content creation.

Design Updates: We continuously review and update our design system to incorporate accessibility best practices and respond to user feedback.

FindFerries uses some third-party services and links to external websites, including ferry operator booking platforms. While we strive to partner with accessible services, we cannot control the accessibility of third-party websites.

We encourage third-party service providers to prioritize accessibility, but their websites are governed by their own accessibility policies. If you encounter accessibility issues on a third-party website, we recommend contacting that organization directly.

We review and update this Accessibility Statement regularly to reflect our ongoing accessibility improvements and any changes to our website.

This statement was last updated on January 26, 2025. We will continue to monitor and enhance the accessibility of our platform.

Last Updated: January 26, 2025