Accessibility Statement

Accessible for Everyone

Our commitment to making Birthday Countdown usable by all people

Our Commitment

Birthday Countdown 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 of our users.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

A
Level A
Basic accessibility
AA
Level AA
Our target standard
AAA
Level AAA
Enhanced accessibility
Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

  • • High contrast color schemes
  • • Scalable text and UI elements
  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Clear visual hierarchy

Keyboard Navigation

  • • Full keyboard accessibility
  • • Visible focus indicators
  • • Logical tab order
  • • Skip navigation links

Audio & Media

  • • Audio controls and options
  • • Visual alternatives to audio
  • • No auto-playing audio
  • • Adjustable volume controls

Cognitive Accessibility

  • • Simple, clear language
  • • Consistent navigation
  • • Error prevention and recovery
  • • Sufficient time limits

Motor Accessibility

  • • Large click targets
  • • No time-sensitive actions
  • • Alternative input methods
  • • Drag and drop alternatives

Screen Reader Support

  • • Semantic HTML structure
  • • ARIA labels and descriptions
  • • Proper heading hierarchy
  • • Live region announcements
Assistive Technology Compatibility

Birthday Countdown is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

  • • NVDA (Windows)
  • • JAWS (Windows)
  • • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • • TalkBack (Android)

Other Tools

  • • Voice recognition software
  • • Switch navigation devices
  • • Eye-tracking systems
  • • Magnification software
Browser and Device Support

Desktop Browsers

  • • Chrome (latest 2 versions)
  • • Firefox (latest 2 versions)
  • • Safari (latest 2 versions)
  • • Edge (latest 2 versions)

Mobile Browsers

  • • Safari on iOS
  • • Chrome on Android
  • • Samsung Internet
  • • Firefox Mobile

Operating Systems

  • • Windows 10+
  • • macOS 10.15+
  • • iOS 13+
  • • Android 8+
Known Limitations

We are continuously working to improve accessibility. Currently known limitations include:

  • Some third-party advertising content may not be fully accessible
  • Complex animations may not be suitable for users with vestibular disorders
  • Some color combinations may not meet AAA contrast standards

We are actively working to address these limitations in future updates.

Accessibility Feedback

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

Email: accessibility@birthdaycountdown.online

Subject Line: Accessibility Feedback

Response Time: Within 5 business days