Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making Matchstix accessible to everyone

Last updated: July 29, 2025 | Version 2.1.0

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Matchstix is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals.

Visual Accessibility

Screen reader support, high contrast, scalable text

Motor Accessibility

Keyboard navigation, voice control, touch alternatives

Auditory Accessibility

Captions, transcripts, visual alternatives

Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Conformant

This website and mobile app conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Standards We Follow:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • Section 508 (US Federal)
  • EN 301 549 (European)
  • AODA (Ontario, Canada)

Testing Methods:

  • Automated accessibility testing
  • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • User testing with disability community
  • Third-party accessibility audits

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

  • • High contrast mode support
  • • Scalable text up to 200% without horizontal scrolling
  • • Color combinations meet WCAG AA contrast ratios
  • • Alternative text for all images and icons
  • • Screen reader compatible structure and markup
  • • Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • • Reduced motion options for animations
  • • Dark mode support for light sensitivity

Motor Accessibility

  • • Full keyboard navigation support
  • • Large touch targets (minimum 44x44 pixels)
  • • Voice control compatibility
  • • Switch navigation support
  • • Configurable gesture alternatives
  • • No timing restrictions on interactions
  • • Drag and drop alternatives
  • • Hover alternatives for touch devices

Cognitive Accessibility

  • • Clear, consistent navigation
  • • Descriptive headings and labels
  • • Error prevention and clear error messages
  • • Help and documentation always available
  • • Predictable interface behaviors
  • • Multi-modal content presentation
  • • Progress indicators for complex tasks
  • • Simplified language options

Auditory Accessibility

  • • Closed captions for all video content
  • • Audio descriptions for visual content
  • • Visual alternatives to audio alerts
  • • Transcripts for audio content
  • • Sign language interpretation (where applicable)
  • • Volume controls for audio elements
  • • No auto-playing audio content
  • • Visual feedback for audio events

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Matchstix is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

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

Input Devices

  • • Switch controls
  • • Head tracking systems
  • • Eye tracking devices
  • • Voice control software
  • • Alternative keyboards

Visual Aids

  • • Screen magnifiers
  • • High contrast themes
  • • Color filters
  • • Custom CSS overlays
  • • Browser zoom features

Platform-Specific Accessibility

Mobile App Features

  • • VoiceOver/TalkBack integration
  • • Dynamic Type size support
  • • Voice Control compatibility
  • • Switch Control support
  • • Reduce Motion preferences
  • • High Contrast mode
  • • Guided Access support
  • • Assistive Touch compatibility

Web Platform Features

  • • ARIA landmarks and labels
  • • Semantic HTML structure
  • • Skip navigation links
  • • Browser zoom up to 400%
  • • Custom CSS support
  • • Keyboard shortcuts
  • • Focus management
  • • Live regions for updates

Known Issues & Limitations

Areas Under Active Improvement

We're continuously working to address these areas and improve the overall accessibility experience.

Video Player Controls

Some custom video player controls may not be fully accessible with screen readers

Workaround: Use browser native controls via settings menu
high priority
Expected resolution: Next major release (v2.2.0)

Complex Data Tables

Tournament bracket tables may be difficult to navigate with screen readers

Workaround: Use simplified view option in accessibility menu
medium priority
Expected resolution: Q2 2024 update

Touch Gesture Recognition

Some advanced gestures may not work optimally with switch controls

Workaround: Enable simplified gesture mode in accessibility settings
low priority
Expected resolution: Q3 2024 update

Feedback & Contact

Report Accessibility Issues

If you experience any accessibility barriers while using Matchstix, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve our services for everyone.

support@matchstix.app
817-209-8162
Response time: 2-3 business days

Alternative Formats

This accessibility statement and other documentation are available in alternative formats upon request.

Large print versions
Audio descriptions
Multiple languages
Sign language interpretation