1. Accessibility Standards We Follow

Natty Hatty aims to conform to:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

• ADA Title III best practices

• Section 508 (where applicable)

The Blog Platform is designed using a responsive, semantic structure to support:

• Screen reader compatibility

• Keyboard-only navigation

• Sufficient color contrast

• Adjustable text sizing

• Clear semantic headings

• Accessible form labels

• Logical focus order

2. Scope of This Accessibility Statement

This Statement applies to:

• The Natty Hatty Blog website

• Public blog articles

• The comment interface

• Login and authentication flows used to access commenting

It does not apply to:

• Natty Hatty Customer App

• Natty Hatty Business Center

• Signature Product

• nattyhatty.com marketing website

These services maintain their own accessibility documents.

3. Technical Features Supporting Accessibility

The Blog Platform includes:

✓ Semantic HTML5 structure

To improve screen reader comprehension.

✓ ARIA roles and attributes

Applied where helpful but not overused.

✓ Keyboard operability

Users can navigate, log in, and comment without a mouse.

✓ Consistent navigation

Clear menus, headings, and content structure.

✓ No auto-playing media

No videos or audio that auto-play or flash.

✓ Responsive design

Optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop for all users.

✓ No AI-based personalization

Content is static and does not rely on behavioral tracking.

4. Third-Party Integrations

The Blog Platform includes limited third-party services:

• Google Analytics (non-advertising mode)

• Cloudflare CDN/security

• AWS hosting services

These providers may have independent accessibility practices.

5. Accessibility of Commenting

Commenting requires login via the Natty Hatty Customer App account.

We work to ensure:

• Login forms are properly labeled

• Error states are announced

• Focus returns to input fields when errors occur

• Buttons and links are keyboard-operable

• CAPTCHA alternatives are used only when needed and remain accessible

If any login or comment element becomes inaccessible, users may request help or alternative submission methods.

6. Ongoing Commitment to Improvement

Natty Hatty routinely:

• Tests accessibility using automated and manual tools

• Reviews new blog features before release

• Conducts internal accessibility checks

• Fixes accessibility issues as part of our development cycle

We welcome feedback and prioritize issues affecting access to public blog content.

7. Feedback & Assistance

If you have difficulty accessing content on the Natty Hatty Blog Platform, please contact us:

Include:

• Description of the issue

• URL you were trying to access

• Browser and device type

• Any assistive technology used

We will respond as quickly as possible.

8. Compatibility With Browsers & Assistive Technologies

The Blog Platform is optimized for:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

• Edge

Assistive technologies supported include:

• VoiceOver

• TalkBack

• NVDA

• JAWS

• Switch control

• Screen magnifiers

Older browsers may not fully support all accessibility features.

9. Limitations & Known Issues

Certain user-generated content (comments) may not always:

• Include correct contrast

• Follow semantic formatting

• Display properly on all devices

• Be accessible for screen readers

Natty Hatty monitors these issues and may remove or modify content that violates accessibility or safety standards.

10. Updates to This Accessibility Statement

Natty Hatty may update this Statement periodically.

The “Effective Date” represents the most recent version.

11. Additional Accessibility Resources

Natty Hatty offers:

• Accessibility support via email

• Internal accessibility testing for new features

• A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) upon request