Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Paper & Petal ATL is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve this goal.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. These guidelines cover a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible.
Accessibility Features
We have taken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of Paper & Petal ATL's website:
- Semantic HTML5 Structure — Our pages are built with semantic elements (header, main, nav, footer, section) so assistive technologies can reliably interpret and navigate page structure.
- Keyboard Navigation — All interactive elements are fully keyboard accessible, including our consultation form, navigation menu, and image gallery.
- ARIA Landmark Regions — We use ARIA attributes to label interactive elements and regions, providing screen readers with meaningful context.
- Responsive Design — Our site adapts to all screen sizes and orientations, ensuring a consistent experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- On-Demand Accessibility Widget — Our built-in accessibility controls, developed by our digital stewardship partner Mercury Media Partners, provide users with the ability to toggle high-contrast mode, highlight interactive links, and pause all page animations on demand.
- Optimized Media — All images include descriptive alt text. We use modern formats (WebP with JPEG fallback) and responsive image sizing to ensure fast load times for users on limited bandwidth.
Ongoing Stewardship
Accessibility is not a one-time project — it is an ongoing commitment. Paper & Petal ATL maintains its accessibility standards through a continuous stewardship partnership with Mercury Media Partners, an Atlanta-based digital agency specializing in ADA compliance, inclusive web design, and professional digital infrastructure.
This partnership includes regular accessibility audits, Lighthouse performance monitoring, and adherence to emerging WCAG guidelines as they evolve.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Paper & Petal ATL. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email:commissions@paperandpetalatl.com
- Artist Direct:latrina@paperandpetalatl.com
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Third-Party Resources
For more information about web accessibility standards and best practices, we recommend the following resources:
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- WebAIM — Web Accessibility in Mind
- ADA.gov — Americans with Disabilities Act
Our stewardship partner Mercury Media Partners also provides professional accessibility auditing and ADA compliance services for businesses across the Greater Atlanta area.