Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Pipestone Lodge 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation & Structure

• Skip-to-content link for keyboard users to bypass navigation
• Consistent and predictable navigation across all pages
• Semantic HTML landmarks (header, nav, main, footer) for screen reader navigation
• Descriptive page titles on every page
• Logical heading hierarchy throughout the site

Visual & Interaction

• Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
• Responsive design that works across devices and screen sizes
• Support for reduced motion preferences
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality

Content & Media

• Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images
• Decorative images are hidden from assistive technologies
• ARIA labels on interactive elements such as buttons, menus, and form controls
• Expandable content (accordions, menus) uses appropriate ARIA expanded states

Forms

• All form fields have associated labels
• Required fields are clearly indicated
• Form validation provides clear error and success messages

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations:

• Third-party content: Some embedded content (such as Google Maps) is provided by third parties and may not fully meet accessibility standards. We provide text-based alternatives where possible.
• Image galleries: Some older gallery images may have generic alternative text. We are working to improve descriptions over time.
• PDF documents: Some downloadable documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need information in an alternative format.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (such as VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to work with the latest versions of major web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For the best experience with assistive technologies, we recommend keeping your browser and assistive technology software up to date.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Pipestone Lodge website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our team regularly reviews the website against WCAG 2.1 guidelines and makes updates as needed. This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect our current efforts.