Accessibility Statement
Friendship should not depend on how you browse
We aim to make friendship.day understandable and usable across devices, input methods and assistive technologies.
Our commitment
We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.2 Level AA, as a practical target. This is a goal and working standard, not a claim that every current or future page is free of barriers.
Accessibility is considered in writing, design, development and review. We prioritise barriers that prevent someone from reading core information, navigating the site, making a choice or completing a tool.
Design and content practices
Pages should use meaningful headings, descriptive link text, sufficient contrast and layouts that reflow without forcing two-dimensional scrolling at common zoom levels. Important information should not rely on colour, animation or an icon alone.
- Interactive controls should be reachable and operable by keyboard.
- Focus should remain visible and follow a logical order.
- Images that carry meaning should have useful text alternatives.
- Form labels, instructions and errors should be programmatically associated and written in plain language.
- Audio or video that conveys information should include an appropriate text alternative, captions or transcript.
Motion, celebration effects and audio
Celebration can be expressive without becoming a barrier. Decorative motion should respect the visitor’s reduced-motion preference, and essential content should remain available when animation is disabled or fails to run.
Audio should not be required to understand a Friendship Day message. Controls should communicate whether sound is playing, and visitors should be able to pause it without losing access to the page.
Third-party content
A linked website, embedded service or advertising provider may have accessibility practices we do not control. We consider accessibility when selecting and configuring providers and will look for a practical alternative when a third-party barrier affects an important site function.
Known limitations and ongoing work
The site will change as new articles and tools are published, so accessibility review is ongoing. Automated checks can identify some defects, but they do not replace keyboard testing, screen-reader review or feedback from people with disabilities.
When we confirm a barrier, we assess its effect, the availability of a workaround and the work needed for a durable fix. Material issues should be prioritised over cosmetic improvements.
Accessibility feedback
Email hello@friendship.day if you cannot access content or complete an action. Include the page URL, what you were trying to do and, if comfortable, your browser, device and assistive technology. We will use the information only as needed to understand and address the report.
If email itself is a barrier, a future alternative contact method will be listed here when available. We do not currently publish a telephone or postal contact and will not invent one for this statement.