Accessibility

Accessibility Statement 

ChelseaMakes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to making our website and digital services accessible to individuals with disabilities, in line with our values and applicable laws.

Our site may include features such as ecommerce (for physical or digital products), downloadable resources, embedded media, forms, and third-party integrations. This statement outlines our approach, commitments, and limitations.

Our Accessibility Goal

We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2 Level AA) success criteria for the portions of our website and services that we directly control. WCAG 2.2 is the current international standard most often referenced for digital accessibility.

We recognize that:

  • Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time achievement.

  • Full conformance at all times may not always be feasible due to evolving technology and standards.

  • No single technical standard is formally required for all private websites under current U.S. law.

While we make good-faith efforts to improve accessibility, we do not guarantee that every aspect of our site will be fully accessible in all situations, browsers, or with all assistive technologies.

Scope: What We Control vs. What We Don’t

This statement applies to:

  • Our primary website pages at chelseamakes.com.

  • Content and features we create and maintain directly (e.g., product descriptions, blog posts, downloadable files we produce).

This statement does not apply to:

  • Third-party tools, platforms, or integrations (e.g., payment processors, shopping carts, video hosting, analytics, advertising networks, or embedded widgets).

  • User-generated content (if applicable, such as reviews or comments).

  • Third-party sites linked from our website.

We select vendors with accessibility in mind where possible and encourage improvements, but we do not control their code, updates, or practices and cannot guarantee their accessibility.

Known Limitations

Some content or features may not fully meet WCAG guidelines, especially:

  • Blogger Platform (what this blog is hosted on) native comment section widget

  • Older downloadable files (e.g., PDFs) without full accessibility tagging.

  • Product images or graphics lacking detailed alternative text (we prioritize new content).

  • Embedded videos or media from third parties that may lack captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions.

  • Checkout forms, interactive tools, or real-time features reliant on third-party services.

  • Legacy pages or content created before our current accessibility efforts.

We are working to improve accessibility in new content, high-traffic areas (like product pages and checkout), and core features within reasonable technical and business constraints.

Ongoing Efforts

We regularly review and test key areas we control, including:

  • Keyboard navigation and focus indicators.

  • Color contrast and text readability.

  • Heading structure and semantic markup.

  • Form labels, error messages, and alt text for images.

  • Compatibility with common assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like NVDA, VoiceOver, and JAWS).

When barriers are identified or reported in areas we control, we aim to address them promptly.

Alternative Access

If you encounter difficulty accessing any content, completing a purchase, downloading a product, or using our site due to a disability, please contact us. We are happy to provide alternative access (e.g., alternative formats, assistance with transactions, or equivalent information). 

Contact Us for Accessibility Feedback or Requests

We welcome your input—it helps us improve! Please reach out with details (e.g., URL, description of the issue, or screenshot) if you encounter any accessibility issues. Please use the contact form to get in touch.

We aim to respond to accessibility-related inquiries within 5-7 business days.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this statement as our practices evolve or standards change.

Last Updated: 1/16/26

This statement is informational and does not create contractual obligations or waive any legal rights or defenses.