Accessibility Statement
Gene Matrix is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Last updated: April 24, 2026 • Conformance target: WCAG 2.1 Level AA • Status: Partially conformant
Conformance Status
Meets
Partially Meets
Not Targeted
Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Gene Matrix is actively working to address all known issues. We aim to achieve full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance by Q4 2026.
Accessibility Features Implemented
All images include descriptive alt text. Background video is purely decorative, muted, and includes a user-controlled pause/play button. Form inputs have visible labels and ARIA descriptions. Color contrast ratios meet or exceed WCAG AA minimums (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Specific Implementations
- Skip navigation link on every page (WCAG 2.4.1)
- All images have descriptive alt text (WCAG 1.1.1)
- Background video is muted, decorative, and user-controllable with pause/play button (WCAG 1.4.2, 2.2.2)
- Background video respects prefers-reduced-motion system setting (WCAG 2.3.3)
- All form inputs have associated visible labels and ARIA descriptions (WCAG 1.3.1, 3.3.2)
- Form submission status announced via aria-live regions (WCAG 4.1.3)
- Social media links have descriptive aria-label and sr-only text (WCAG 2.4.6)
- Keyboard focus indicators visible on all interactive elements (WCAG 2.4.7)
- Heading hierarchy is logical: H1 → H2 → H3 (WCAG 1.3.1)
- Language declared in HTML lang attribute (WCAG 3.1.1)
- ARIA roles and landmarks used throughout (WCAG 4.1.2)
- Color is not the only means of conveying information (WCAG 1.4.1)
Known Accessibility Issues
We are aware of the following issues and are actively working to resolve them. If you encounter an issue not listed here, please contact us.
| Issue | User Impact | Status | Target Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex data visualizations (genomic charts) | Users relying on screen readers may not receive full context from interactive charts. | In Progress | Q3 2026 |
| Third-party embedded maps (Google Maps) | Keyboard navigation within the embedded map may be limited. | Partial | Ongoing |
| Language selector dropdown | Some screen readers may not announce the selected language change. | In Progress | Q2 2026 |
Technical Specifications
Standard
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Technologies
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React), ARIA
Tested with
NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android), JAWS
Browsers tested
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Assessment approach
Self-evaluation + automated tools (axe, Lighthouse)
Last assessment
April 2026
Accessibility Contact & Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of genematrix.io. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.
Formal Complaint Process
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY), or file a complaint with the HHS Office for Civil Rights.