Steady Source serves people planning their own retirement and people caring for aging parents which means accessibility isn’t a side concern for us, it’s central to who we’re built for. This page explains our approach to making the site usable for as many visitors as possible.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We want Steady Source to be usable by the widest possible range of visitors, including older adults, people using assistive technology, people with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities, and anyone accessing the site on a small screen or slower connection.
We aim to design and write with clarity, readability, and ease of navigation in mind at every stage, not as an afterthought.
Standards We Aim to Meet
We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as a general reference point for our design decisions, including color contrast, heading structure, readable typography, and keyboard-friendly navigation.
We have not undergone a formal, independent accessibility audit or certification, so we do not claim full conformance with any specific WCAG level. This statement describes our ongoing effort, not a guarantee of perfect accessibility.
Accessibility Features on This Site
Where possible, we build Steady Source with:
- A logical heading structure (one H1 per page, properly nested H2s and H3s) to support screen readers and easier navigation
- Color combinations chosen for readable contrast against our ivory and white backgrounds
- Plain-language writing, explained without unnecessary jargon
- Descriptive link text and alt text on images, rather than generic “click here” links
- Layouts that adapt to mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
- Generous spacing and short paragraphs to reduce visual clutter
Known Limitations
Steady Source is a growing website, and we know some pages or features may not yet meet every accessibility best practice. As we add new content and tools including downloadable resources and future embedded media we will work to ensure they meet the same standards as the rest of the site.
Third-Party Content
Some pages link to external websites and government resources that we do not control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of content hosted outside Steady Source.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time task. We review new pages before publishing and welcome feedback that helps us improve.
Feedback and Contact
If you encounter an accessibility barrier anywhere on Steady Source a page that’s hard to read, a feature that doesn’t work with assistive technology, or anything else please let us know through our Contact page. Please include the page URL and a description of the issue if possible, so we can look into it.
Final Statement
Our goal is a website that works well for the people who need it most, including older adults and their families. We’re committed to improving accessibility as Steady Source grows.
Learn more about Steady Source, read our Editorial Policy, or get in touch through our Contact page.