Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment: RunnerSource.net (a service of Sparky1 LLC) is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. Based in Washington State, we strive to create an inclusive online experience across our website and newsletter content, in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our service to ensure that all individuals, regardless of ability, can access our content and features.

Measures to Support Accessibility:

• Alternative Text for Images: We provide descriptive alternative text (alt tags) for all meaningful images on our website and in our newsletter emails. This ensures that users who rely on screen readers or those who cannot see images can understand the content they convey.

• Clear Navigation and Structure: Our website is organized with clear headings, labels, and consistent navigation structure. This helps users using assistive technologies (or anyone, for that matter) to orient themselves and move around the site with ease. Content in our newsletters is also structured for clarity and readability.

• Keyboard Accessibility: The RunnerSource.net website is designed to be fully navigable using only a keyboard. All interactive features (like menus, links, and forms) can be accessed without the use of a mouse, supporting users with motor disabilities or those who prefer keyboard navigation.

• Readable Design: We prioritize legibility in our design choices. This includes using adequate color contrast between text and background, readable font sizes, and clear font styles. We avoid relying on color alone to convey information, benefiting users with visual impairments such as color blindness.

• Ongoing Improvements: Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We periodically audit our site’s content and features to identify and fix any accessibility issues. Our team stays informed about best practices and updates in accessibility standards, and we implement improvements whenever possible. We also strive to ensure that our email newsletter templates follow accessibility guidelines (for instance, using proper HTML structure and accessible fonts).

Areas of Partial Compliance:
While we are committed to full compliance, there may be some areas where we are still working to improve. For example, certain third-party content or widgets integrated into our site (such as a donation payment form provided by Wix or embedded media from external sources) might not fully meet the same WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We do not have full control over third-party plugins or content, but we actively communicate with providers and seek alternatives when possible to enhance accessibility. If an external piece of content is not fully accessible, we aim to provide an accessible alternative or description until a more accessible solution is available.

Feedback and Assistance:
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. If you encounter any barriers to access on the RunnerSource.net website or in our newsletter content – for example, if some part of the site is difficult to use with assistive technology, or if you need content provided in a different format – please let us know. You can contact us via the contact form on our website or by email. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will make every effort to address the issue promptly. Additionally, if you need assistance accessing any part of our service, we will do our best to provide you with the information or service you need through an alternate method.

Thank you for visiting RunnerSource.net. We are continuously working to ensure that our digital content is accessible to everyone. Your input and support help us achieve this goal, and we greatly appreciate you being a part of our community.