Accessibility statement

1. Our commitment

My Travel Innovations LLC publishes this journal for anyone who plans independent trips, however they read. That includes readers who browse with a screen reader, a keyboard, a switch device, or heavily magnified text. Access is part of the editorial standard here, not a side project bolted on later. The journal exists to test travel methods carefully, and the reading experience deserves the same discipline as the trials themselves. Every template, color choice, and script on this site passes through an accessibility review before it ships.

We treat accessibility as an ongoing practice rather than a finished feature that can be checked off. Pages change, new articles arrive each month, and every change can introduce a barrier we did not intend. This statement explains the standard we measure against, the work already in place, the gaps we know about, and the fastest way to reach a person when something blocks you.

2. The standard we work toward

The target for this site is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1, at conformance level AA. We describe that target honestly: it is an aspiration we work toward, not a certificate we hold. No outside firm has audited the site yet, and we do not claim full conformance today. What we can say is that the guidelines sit next to the style guide during every build. When a template is drafted or revised, we check it against the level AA success criteria and fix what fails before publishing.

Level AA covers practical matters such as text contrast, keyboard operation, visible focus indication, consistent navigation, and a readable document structure. Where a criterion leaves room for interpretation, we choose the reading that favors the reader with the least room to maneuver. When a fix and a visual preference conflict, the fix wins and the design adapts around it.

3. What the site already does

The following measures are live across the site today. They apply to every page, from the home page to the smallest policy document.

• Semantic structure: each page uses native HTML landmarks, exactly one top-level heading, and a heading order without skipped levels, so assistive software can map the page reliably.
• Skip link: the first focusable element on every page lets keyboard users jump past the header and land directly in the main content.
• Color contrast: body text on the standard background measures well above the 4.5 to 1 ratio that level AA requires, and interface text on colored buttons is checked the same way.
• Focus styles: every link, button, and field shows a visible focus outline, and no outline is ever removed without a clear replacement.
• Reduced motion: the small entrance animations read your system preference and switch off entirely when you ask for reduced motion.
• Tap targets: buttons and menu controls measure at least 44 pixels, so a fingertip can land on them without precision work.
• Text alternatives: every informative image carries a written alt description, while purely decorative graphics are hidden from assistive technology.
• Labeled forms: the contact form ties each field to a visible label and reports problems in plain text, never by color alone.
• Quiet media: nothing on this site autoplays, flashes, or moves without an action from you first.

4. Known limitations

We keep a short list of items that do not yet meet our own bar. Publishing that list here is more useful than pretending the gaps do not exist.

• The specification panels on trial pages present dense monospaced data lines. A screen reader announces each line in sequence, which can feel long. We are testing a summarized structure that reads more naturally.
• The article illustrations use a technical, diagram-styled look. Their alt text describes the subject in a sentence rather than tracing every line, so some visual detail is not conveyed in words.
• The floating notice about browser storage appears near the top of the page. In some magnified layouts it can briefly cover part of the navigation until you dismiss it.
• Article pages published early in 2026 are still queued for a fresh review pass and may trail the current templates in small ways.
• The site has not yet commissioned a full independent review from an outside accessibility specialist. We intend to arrange one as the journal grows.

5. How the site is tested

Testing here combines automated checks with manual passes, because neither approach catches everything on its own. Automated checkers run against every template and flag contrast, structure, and labeling problems before a page goes live. After each significant change, we walk the affected pages using only a keyboard, confirming that every control can be reached, operated, and exited. We run screen reader spot checks on desktop and mobile using widely adopted screen reader software. We also zoom the layout to 200 percent to confirm that nothing overlaps or disappears, and we view key pages in grayscale to confirm that color never carries meaning by itself.

6. Compatibility and assistive technology

The site is built from plain HTML, one stylesheet, and one small script file. Every article and policy remains fully readable with scripts disabled, because scripting only adds conveniences such as the menu toggle and the form helper. There are no third-party embeds, media players, or required downloads that would demand extra software on your side. The pages are designed to work with current versions of major browsers, with screen readers, with screen magnification, and with voice control tools. Nothing on the site requires a mouse, a specific screen size, or a particular device orientation.

7. Reporting a barrier

If any part of this site blocks you, tell us, and we will treat the report as a defect to repair. Write to mailroom@mytravelinnovations.com or call +1 (208) 331-7462 during desk hours, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Time. It helps if your note includes the page address, what you were trying to do, what happened instead, and the browser or assistive technology you were using. Exact wording of any error message is welcome but never required.

A person, not an automated reply, will answer within 2 business days. If the fix is simple, we ship it quickly and confirm once it is live. If the fix needs design work, we explain the plan and keep you posted until it lands. If you prefer any page in an alternative format, ask and we will supply the text in a form that works for you. You can also raise accessibility questions through the contact page by choosing the "Something else" topic.

8. Revision schedule

We review this statement whenever the design changes in a meaningful way, and at least twice each year on a set schedule. Each review checks the statement against the current site, refreshes the known limitations list, and records the date below. This statement was last revised on July 17, 2026.

Contact about this policy

Questions about this statement reach the editorial desk directly through any of the channels below.

• Company: My Travel Innovations LLC
• Address: 950 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
• Phone: +1 (208) 331-7462
• Email: mailroom@mytravelinnovations.com
• Privacy and data requests: records@mytravelinnovations.com
• Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Time