Accessibility Statement

1. Commitment

We work to make navigation, checkout, course information, video lessons, digital documents, support, and account functions usable by as many people as reasonably possible. Accessibility is treated as an ongoing design, content, and technical practice rather than a one-time claim.

2. Standards and Approach

We aim to align important website and learning experiences with widely recognized accessibility principles, including perceivable content, operable controls, understandable instructions, and robust compatibility. Where reasonably possible, we use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA as a reference. This is an aspiration and working benchmark, not a statement that every page or third-party component has been independently audited or fully conforms.

We prioritize core paths such as learning about courses, reviewing prices, completing forms, purchasing, signing in, finding support, and accessing lesson content.

3. Features We Work to Support

• Semantic headings and readable text structure.
• Keyboard access to links, buttons, menus, and forms.
• Visible focus indicators and descriptive field labels.
• Meaningful alternative text for instructional and decorative images where appropriate.
• Sufficient text contrast and responsive layouts.
• Zoom and reflow on common mobile and desktop screens.
• Captions, transcripts, or written instruction for important video content where available.
• Descriptive error messages and confirmation states.
• Reduced-motion behavior for users who express that preference.

4. Video and Visual Craft Instruction

Beadwork is highly visual and can depend on close-up views, color, spatial paths, and small component differences. We work to pair visual demonstrations with spoken or written explanation, charts, counts, and repeatable steps. Some legacy or third-party-hosted videos may not yet contain all preferred accessibility features.

Students who cannot use a visual chart, distinguish certain colors, hear narration, or manipulate a standard PDF may request a reasonable alternative or clarification. The suitable format depends on the lesson and the information needed to preserve pattern accuracy.

5. Digital Documents

PDF patterns and charts may combine text, symbols, color keys, and precise layout. We aim to provide clear labels and logical instructions, but some complex diagrams may not work perfectly with every screen reader or reflow setting. We may be able to provide a text explanation, enlarged file, higher-contrast version, alternate color key, or other reasonable support upon request.

Printing at the correct scale can be important. Contact support if magnification or alternate formatting changes a measurement needed for a project.

6. Keyboard and Motion

Core functions are intended to be usable without a mouse. Decorative animation should not be necessary to understand content or complete a purchase. The site respects reduced-motion preferences in custom sections where implemented. Third-party widgets may have separate behavior and are reviewed as reasonably possible.

7. Color and Contrast

The visual design uses dark green, cream, and gold. We have increased contrast behind text and avoid relying only on color for essential form instructions. Because photographs and decorative gradients vary, some areas may still present contrast challenges under unusual display settings. Report any text that is difficult to read so we can investigate.

8. Third-Party Components

Shopify, payment providers, video hosts, consent tools, and other third-party services may provide parts of the experience. We do not control every aspect of their accessibility or release schedule. We select and configure providers with accessibility in mind where reasonably possible and communicate material issues to them, but their independent products remain subject to their own commitments.

9. Assistive Technology and Browser Support

Accessibility can depend on the combination of browser, operating system, device, settings, extensions, and assistive technology. We recommend reasonably current versions of mainstream browsers and supported assistive software. Obsolete software can lack security and standards support. If a feature fails, include the browser, device, assistive technology, page, and task in your report.

10. Requesting an Accommodation

You may request help accessing course information, completing a purchase, receiving a document in a more usable format, understanding a visual instruction, or resolving an accessibility barrier. Describe the content or task, the barrier, the format or adjustment that would help, and any timing relevant to an active course. Do not include medical documentation unless we specifically explain why limited information is necessary and provide a suitable method.

We will review requests in good faith and seek a reasonable solution that preserves educational meaning, platform security, and intellectual-property protection. An exact requested format may not always be technically possible, but we will consider effective alternatives.

11. Feedback Process

Accessibility feedback is welcome. Reports should identify the page or feature, what happened, the expected result, and the technology used. We may ask clarifying questions, test the issue, provide a temporary workaround, or schedule a correction. Response and repair timing depends on severity, complexity, provider involvement, and available alternatives.

12. Ongoing Improvement

We may review templates, contrast, keyboard behavior, labels, alternative text, video support, and document formats as content changes. New lessons and redesigned pages may use improved standards even while older content is being remediated. This Statement will be updated when our accessibility approach materially changes.