ACCESSIBILITY_PROTOCOL WCAG 2.1 AA
SMUGGLER: The Galaxy's Most Wanted is committed to making tabletop RPGs accessible to everyone. We believe that gaming should be inclusive and enjoyable for all players, regardless of their abilities.
OUR_COMMITMENT
We are 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 achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
ACCESSIBILITY_FEATURES
KEYBOARD_NAVIGATION
- All interactive elements are fully keyboard accessible
- Logical tab order throughout the interface
- Skip links for main content, navigation, and search
- Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
- Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
SCREEN_READER_SUPPORT
- Comprehensive ARIA labels on all interactive elements
- Proper ARIA roles and states
- Live regions for dynamic content announcements
- Descriptive text for all icons and images
- Proper heading hierarchy (h1-h6)
- Form labels properly associated with inputs
VISUAL_ACCESSIBILITY
- High contrast mode (system preference + manual toggle)
- Color blind friendly palettes (patterns/icons, not just color)
- Adjustable font sizes (14px to 24px)
- WCAG AA color contrast ratios (4.5:1 for text, 3:1 for large text)
- Clear focus indicators (3px outline)
- Status indicators use icons/text, not just color
MOTOR_ACCESSIBILITY
- Minimum touch targets (44x44px) for mobile devices
- Keyboard alternatives for all mouse actions
- No time limits on actions
- Large clickable areas
- Forgiving interactions (undo, confirmation dialogs)
COGNITIVE_ACCESSIBILITY
- Clear, simple language
- Consistent navigation and interactions
- Predictable interface behavior
- Error prevention and helpful error messages
- Reduced motion support (respects system preferences)
- Helpful tooltips and guidance
KEYBOARD_SHORTCUTS
NAVIGATION
- Tab - Move to next element
- Shift + Tab - Move to previous element
- Enter or Space - Activate button/link
- Esc - Close modal/dialog, go back
ACCESSIBILITY
- Ctrl + Shift + A (or Cmd + Shift + A on Mac) - Open accessibility preferences
- ? - Show keyboard shortcuts help
GENERAL
- Ctrl + K (or Cmd + K on Mac) - Focus chat input
- Ctrl + F (or Cmd + F on Mac) - Search messages
- Alt + H - Go home
- Alt + T - Toggle GM tools (Warden view)
USING_ACCESSIBILITY_FEATURES
ACCESSIBILITY_PREFERENCES
You can customize accessibility settings to suit your needs:
- Click the ♿ button (bottom right corner) or press Ctrl + Shift + A
- Adjust font size, enable high contrast mode, or enable color blind friendly mode
- Toggle reduced motion or verbose screen reader announcements
- Your preferences are saved and will persist across sessions
SCREEN_READERS
SMUGGLER is fully compatible with screen readers including:
- NVDA (Windows, free)
- JAWS (Windows)
- VoiceOver (macOS/iOS, built-in)
- TalkBack (Android, built-in)
HIGH_CONTRAST_MODE
High contrast mode increases contrast for better visibility. You can enable it:
- Through accessibility preferences (♿ button)
- Or it will automatically activate if your system has high contrast enabled
CONFORMANCE_STATUS
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
SMUGGLER: The Galaxy's Most Wanted is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Partially conformant" means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are continuously working to improve accessibility and achieve full Level AA compliance.
KNOWN_ISSUES_LIMITATIONS
We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:
- Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
- Video content (if added) will require captions
- Some complex interactions may require multiple steps
If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us.
FEEDBACK_REPORTING
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of SMUGGLER: The Galaxy's Most Wanted. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- GitHub Issues: Report an accessibility issue
- Email: [Your contact email]
When reporting issues, please include:
- The page or feature where you encountered the issue
- What you were trying to do
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your browser and operating system
ASSESSMENT_METHODS
We assess accessibility through:
- Automated testing with Lighthouse and axe-core
- Manual keyboard navigation testing
- Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Color contrast analysis
- User feedback and testing
THIRD_PARTY_CONTENT
Some content on our site may be provided by third parties. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, but we work with our partners to ensure accessibility standards are met.
UPDATES_TO_STATEMENT
We will review and update this accessibility statement regularly. This statement was last updated on December 3, 2025.
ADDITIONAL_RESOURCES
- WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference
- WebAIM - Web Accessibility In Mind
- The A11y Project
- W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
SMUGGLER: The Galaxy's Most Wanted
Making tabletop RPGs accessible to everyone.