Harlequin Chat

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Harlequin Chat is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Harlequin Chat. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Email: access@harlequinchat.com

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Harlequin Chat is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Harlequin Chat relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Harlequin Chat, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for Harlequin Chat:

1. Chat history: Older chat messages might be difficult to navigate with a screen reader. We're working on improving the semantic structure of chat history.
2. Persona selection: Some interactive elements in the persona creation interface may be challenging with keyboard-only navigation. Please contact us for assistance if needed.

Assessment Approach

Harlequin Chat assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: Our development team has assessed the site's accessibility using manual testing with assistive technologies.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Harlequin Chat takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
• Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
• Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Formal Approval of This Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement is approved by Harlequin Chat management.