Accessibility Statement

Effective date: June 27, 2026

The BlackSmith is committed to making the website accessible and usable for all visitors, including people with disabilities.

Our Goal

We are working toward a website experience that follows recognized accessibility practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as a practical reference for improving access, usability, contrast, structure, forms, images, navigation, and media.

This statement does not claim that every page or feature is fully conforming. It explains the goal, the current approach, and how to report an issue.

Accessibility Measures

As the site is updated, The BlackSmith aims to:

  • Use clear page structure and headings
  • Maintain readable text and strong contrast
  • Support keyboard navigation
  • Use descriptive button and link text
  • Add meaningful alt text for portfolio images where practical
  • Avoid using color alone to communicate important information
  • Keep forms clear, labeled, and easy to complete
  • Improve video and media accessibility where important information is presented
  • Test important pages on desktop and mobile

Known Areas Under Review

The site is being redesigned and some older or third-party content may need additional review, including:

  • Older portfolio images that may need stronger alt text
  • Embedded media or social content
  • Videos that may need captions or written summaries
  • Third-party tools, forms, scheduling, or social media embeds
  • Legacy Squarespace pages or blocks inherited from the older site

Help With Access

If you have trouble using the website, reading content, viewing images, submitting a form, navigating with a keyboard, or accessing any part of the site, please contact us.

Please include:

  • The page or feature you were using
  • What happened
  • The device, browser, or assistive technology you were using, if you are comfortable sharing it
  • The best way to contact you

Contact:

Email: Blacksmyth666@gmail.com

Response Goal

The BlackSmith will make reasonable efforts to review accessibility feedback and improve access where practical. If a feature is not accessible, we will try to provide the information or service through another reasonable method.

Third-Party Content

Some features may be provided by third-party services, such as Squarespace, scheduling tools, Instagram, Meta, Google, maps, video players, or other integrations. The BlackSmith does not control every part of those services, but accessibility issues with third-party features can still be reported so we can review options or provide an alternate path when possible.

Updates

This Accessibility Statement may be updated as the website changes.