Accessibility Statement

To ensure an inclusive experience, we provide this notice detailing our accessibility practices and how you can provide feedback. You may also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

At Heart Builder Ministries (www.heartbuilder.org), we are dedicated to making our marriage coaching resources, including our website content, SYMBIS assessments, and coaching services, accessible to all users, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. Our commitment to strengthening marriages through biblical principles is reflected in our efforts to create an inclusive digital experience, leveraging Squarespace’s built-in accessibility tools to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Squarespace Accessibility Features

Our website is built on Squarespace 7.1, which provides robust, built-in accessibility tools to ensure a user-friendly experience without requiring custom coding. These features include:

  • Alt-Text Fields: We utilize Squarespace’s designated fields to add descriptive alt text to all images, such as photos of couples or SYMBIS resources (e.g., “A couple holding hands during a marriage coaching session”), enabling screen readers to convey visuals to users. Our SEO Report tool helps us identify and address any missing alt text.

  • Keyboard Focus Outline: Squarespace includes a visible outline for links and form fields when users navigate via keyboard, along with a “Skip to Content” link that appears upon pressing Tab, ensuring seamless navigation for motor-impaired users.

  • Semantic Structure: All blocks and sections on our site use proper HTML headings and ARIA landmarks, providing predictable navigation for assistive technologies like screen readers.

  • Color-Contrast Controls: We adjust text and background contrast using Squarespace’s Colors panel to meet WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios (e.g., 4.5:1 for text), ensuring readability for low-vision users without custom CSS.

  • Accessible Media: For videos, such as SYMBIS guides, we add captions and, where applicable, transcripts for audio content. We also select motion-safe formats to accommodate users sensitive to animations.

Feedback and Support

Your feedback helps us make our resources more accessible. If you need accommodations, such as alternative formats for blog posts or SYMBIS materials, please contact us. We are committed to ensuring all users can engage with our marriage coaching content.