Accessibility Statement

1. Conformance Status

Last updated: April 24, 2026  •  Conformance target: WCAG 2.1 Level AA  •  Status: Partially conformant

WCAG Level A: Meets
WCAG Level AA: Partially Meets
WCAG Level AAA: 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.

2. Accessibility Features Implemented

Perceivable — WCAG 2.1 Principle 1: 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).

Operable — WCAG 2.1 Principle 2: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of every page, allowing keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to main content. All interactive elements are keyboard accessible. No content flashes more than 3 times per second. Navigation is consistent across pages.

Understandable — WCAG 2.1 Principle 3: The page language is declared in HTML (lang="en"). Form inputs include descriptive labels, placeholder text, and error messages. Navigation is consistent and predictable. Medical terminology is explained in plain language where possible.

Robust — WCAG 2.1 Principle 4: HTML is valid and semantic. ARIA roles, states, and properties are used correctly. The site is compatible with current assistive technologies including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. We test with screen readers on a regular basis.

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

Email: accessibility@genematrix.io
Phone: (847) 302-9668
Contact Form: Submit feedback online

7. 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.