Last updated: June 8, 2026
Introduction
AshAnders.com is committed to making this website as accessible, readable, and usable as reasonably possible for all visitors.
AshAnders.com is the official author website of Ash Anders. The website shares information about Ash Anders books, short romance fiction, storytelling, writing, publishing, and related resources. The aim is to make this content easier to access and understand for visitors using different devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.
This Accessibility Statement explains the standards that guide the website, the steps taken to improve accessibility, the limitations that may still exist, and how to report an accessibility problem.
Commitment to Accessibility
Making Content Easier to Access
Visitors may use AshAnders.com in different ways. Some visitors may use screen readers, keyboard navigation, voice recognition software, magnification tools, or other assistive technologies. Others may benefit from larger text, clearer layouts, readable colors, or simpler navigation.
The goal is to provide a website experience that supports as many visitors as reasonably possible. This includes paying attention to page structure, readability, navigation, images, links, forms, and the way information is presented.
Accessibility Is an Ongoing Process
Website accessibility is an ongoing responsibility. Websites change over time as new pages are added, older pages are updated, plugins change, design features evolve, and accessibility guidance develops.
For that reason, AshAnders.com aims to review and improve accessibility over time. The website may not be perfect in every respect, but accessibility issues will be considered as part of ongoing website maintenance.
Accessibility Standards
WCAG Guidance
AshAnders.com aims to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, commonly known as WCAG, where reasonably possible for a small independent author website.
The goal is to work toward alignment with WCAG 2.2 Level AA for the website’s main pages and content. WCAG provides guidance for making website content more perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for people using different devices, browsers, and assistive technologies.
This statement describes an ongoing goal. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every page, feature, file, or third-party service currently meets every WCAG requirement.
The POUR Principles
The accessibility approach used on AshAnders.com is guided by four practical principles:
- Perceivable: Visitors should be able to access the information presented on the website, including through readable text, clear structure, and useful alternatives for important non-text content.
- Operable: Visitors should be able to navigate the website and interact with important features without unnecessary barriers.
- Understandable: Content, links, menus, and page layouts should be as clear and predictable as reasonably possible.
- Robust: The website should work as reliably as possible across modern browsers, devices, and assistive technologies.
Accessibility Features and Practices
Clear Page Structure
AshAnders.com aims to use clear headings, subheadings, paragraphs, lists, and descriptive links so that content is easier to scan and understand.
A logical page structure can support visitors who read visually, visitors using screen readers, and visitors who prefer information presented in smaller, clearly labelled sections.
Readable Design
The website aims to use readable fonts, sensible spacing, clear page layouts, and suitable contrast between text and background colors.
The design is intended to support visitors using desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Where reasonably possible, the website avoids unnecessary visual clutter and text that is too small to read comfortably.
Keyboard Navigation
AshAnders.com aims to make important website areas usable through keyboard navigation where reasonably possible. This includes working toward logical navigation order, visible focus indicators, and accessible menus, buttons, and links.
Keyboard accessibility is important for visitors who cannot use a mouse or trackpad, including people using alternative input devices or assistive technologies.
Images and Alternative Text
Where images provide useful information, AshAnders.com aims to include meaningful alternative text. Alternative text helps visitors using screen readers understand the purpose or subject of an image.
Decorative images may not require detailed descriptions. Important information should not be communicated only through images, graphics, or color where a text-based explanation can reasonably be provided.
Links and Navigation
AshAnders.com aims to use descriptive link text so that visitors can understand where a link leads before selecting it.
The website also aims to keep navigation menus reasonably clear and consistent so that visitors can find important pages, book information, articles, and policy pages more easily.
Forms and Interactive Features
Where forms or interactive features are used, AshAnders.com aims to make them understandable and reasonably easy to complete.
This may include using clear labels, instructions, readable buttons, and helpful error messages where these options are available through the website tools being used.
Videos, Audio, and Embedded Content
If AshAnders.com includes videos, audio, or embedded media, the aim is to support accessibility through captions, transcripts, summaries, or other text alternatives where reasonably possible.
Some embedded content may be controlled by third-party platforms. This can limit the changes that AshAnders.com can make directly.
Mobile Devices and Text Enlargement
AshAnders.com aims to provide layouts that remain usable on modern desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Visitors may also be able to enlarge text, zoom into pages, or use browser-based accessibility settings. The website aims to support these features where reasonably possible without making the content difficult to navigate.
Testing and Ongoing Improvement
Practical Accessibility Checks
Accessibility cannot be confirmed by a single automated tool. Automated checks can help identify common problems, but they may not detect every barrier experienced by a real visitor.
AshAnders.com aims to use a combination of practical checks where appropriate. These may include reviewing page structure, checking readability, testing links, reviewing color contrast, checking image alternative text, examining forms, and identifying navigation problems.
Reviewing New and Existing Content
As new content is added and older pages are reviewed, accessibility improvements may be made where reasonably practical.
Priority may be given to issues that make it difficult for visitors to read important information, navigate the website, use forms, or access core website pages.
Known Limitations
Areas That May Need Improvement
AshAnders.com is an evolving website. Some pages or features may not yet be fully accessible.
Possible limitations may include older pages that require further review, images that need improved alternative text, downloadable files, forms, plugin-generated features, embedded media, affiliate links, or third-party content.
When accessibility issues are identified, reasonable efforts will be made to review and improve them over time.
Third-Party Content and External Websites
AshAnders.com may include links to external websites, retailers, social media platforms, embedded content, advertising providers, affiliate partners, or other third-party services.
These third-party websites and services are not controlled by AshAnders.com. Their accessibility features, design choices, technical limitations, and policies may differ from those used on this website.
Although reasonable efforts may be made to link to useful and reputable resources, AshAnders.com cannot guarantee the accessibility of external websites or third-party platforms.
Alternative Access and Assistance
If you have difficulty accessing information on AshAnders.com, please get in touch. Where reasonably possible, an alternative format, clarification, or another way to access the relevant information may be provided.
When reporting an accessibility issue, it is helpful to include:
- The URL of the page where you experienced the problem
- A short description of the issue
- The device and browser you were using
- Any assistive technology involved, if you are comfortable sharing that information
- The format or type of assistance that would help you access the information
Accessibility Feedback
Feedback from visitors is valuable because it can identify real barriers that automated tools may not detect.
If you notice an accessibility problem, find part of the website difficult to use, or have a suggestion for improvement, please email ash@ashanders.com or use the Contact Me page.
Accessibility feedback will be reviewed carefully. Where a reasonable improvement is possible, the issue will be considered as part of the website’s ongoing maintenance.
Changes to This Accessibility Statement
This Accessibility Statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to AshAnders.com, accessibility practices, website features, third-party services, or relevant guidance.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the statement was most recently revised.
Related Policies
This Accessibility Statement should be read alongside the Affiliate Disclosure, Cookie Policy, Disclaimers, DMCA Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.
Questions About This Accessibility Statement
If you have any questions about this Accessibility Statement, accessibility, website usability, readable content, assistive technology, navigation, or how AshAnders.com works, please email ash@ashanders.com or use the Contact Me page.
This Accessibility Statement may be updated or revised over time. The latest version will always be published on this page.