Our Commitment
Accessibility Is Not An Afterthought
For International Playing Field, accessibility isn't a feature we bolt on at the end — it's a foundation we build from. That standard comes directly from our founder's lived experience.
Why This Matters To Us — Personally
Our founder, Joseph Johnson (Speezy OTB), has been completely blind since 2015. He navigates the web every day using a screen reader, keyboard commands, and other assistive technology — and he knows firsthand how often digital experiences fail people with disabilities.
That lived experience is why accessibility is treated as a brand differentiator at IPF, not a compliance checkbox. We build it into our own website, and we bring the same standard to client projects.
What That Looks Like In Practice
- Testing with real screen readers, not just automated scanners
- Designing color and contrast choices for low-vision users
- Writing meaningful link text and alt text, not generic placeholders
- Building forms and navigation that work without a mouse
Our Standards
How We Build Accessible Experiences
WCAG 2.1 AA Standards
Every page on this site is designed and built to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — covering color contrast, text resizing, content structure, and more.
Full Keyboard Navigation
Every link, button, menu, and form field on this site can be reached and operated using only a keyboard. A visible skip link lets keyboard users jump straight to the main content on every page.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We use semantic HTML, proper heading hierarchy, descriptive ARIA labels, and accessible names for interactive elements so screen reader users get the full picture — not a stripped-down version.
High Contrast Design
Our color system — Deep Navy, Electric Blue, Vibrant Purple, and White — is chosen and tested to maintain strong contrast ratios for text and interactive elements throughout the site.
Accessible Forms
Every form field has a clearly associated label, helpful instructions, and accessible error messaging. Required fields are announced, and nothing depends on color alone to convey meaning.
Readable, Comfortable Text
Body text is set at a minimum of 18px with generous line height, and every interactive element — buttons, links, and form controls — has a minimum touch target of 48px.
Accessibility Statement
This Website's Accessibility Checklist
International Playing Field is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
- Minimum 18px body text for comfortable reading
- Text and background color combinations meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratios
- Visible focus indicators on every interactive element, on every page
- Skip navigation link present on every page
- Logical, consistent heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
- All images include descriptive alt text or are marked decorative
- Forms include associated labels, instructions, and accessible error states
- Minimum 48px touch targets for buttons and tappable elements
- Site is fully operable using a keyboard alone
- Content and layout adapt responsively without loss of meaning or function
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using this site, please contact us — we want to know about it and we will work to fix it promptly.
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