Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Compass Moms is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

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 a wide range of disabilities.

Our website also aligns with the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and EN 301 549, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features available via the accessibility widget (accessible by clicking the ♿ button or pressing Alt+A):

  • Text Size Adjustment — Scale text up to 200% (WCAG 1.4.4)
  • High Contrast Mode — Enhanced color contrast for improved readability (WCAG 1.4.6)
  • Color Inversion — Inverts page colors for visual comfort
  • Monochrome Mode — Removes color for users with photosensitivity
  • Focus Highlighting — Enhanced visible focus indicators on all interactive elements (WCAG 2.4.7)
  • Dyslexia-Friendly Font — Switches to OpenDyslexic font
  • Line & Text Spacing — Adjustable line height, letter spacing, and word spacing (WCAG 1.4.12)
  • Reading Guide — Horizontal reading bar that follows the cursor
  • Link Highlighting — Makes all links visually prominent
  • Big Cursor — Enlarged mouse cursor for easier tracking
  • Pause Animations — Stops all motion and animations (WCAG 2.3.3)
  • Hide Images — Removes visual clutter for focused reading
  • Dismiss Tooltips — Controls tooltip behavior (WCAG 1.4.13)

Additionally, our website respects operating system preferences for reduced motion and increased contrast.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

  • Some third-party content or embedded media may not be fully accessible
  • Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible; we are working to remediate these
  • User-generated content may not always meet accessibility standards

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Compass Moms. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint through the following channels:

European Union (EAA)

Under the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), consumers in the EU may contact their national market surveillance authority to report accessibility barriers. Contact your national enforcement body — typically the consumer protection or equality agency in your country of residence.

United States (ADA / Section 508)

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice. For Section 508 concerns related to federal technology, you may contact the U.S. Access Board.

Assessment & Review

This statement was last reviewed and updated on . We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility issues.