Accessibility Statement

BurdsNerds, operated by Matthew L. Burd, is committed to making burdsnerds.com accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

1. Our Commitment

We design and build with accessibility in mind, including:

• Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and UI elements
• Keyboard navigability throughout the site
• Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
• Semantic HTML structure with appropriate heading hierarchy
• ARIA labels where native HTML semantics are insufficient
• Responsive design that supports text resizing and zoom

2. Current Status

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of this site. While we aim for full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, some areas of the site may not yet meet all criteria. We are actively reviewing and improving those areas.

3. Known Limitations

We are aware of the following areas under active improvement:

• Some third-party embedded content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We have limited control over third-party tools and services.
• Portfolio images may have limited alt text descriptions while our content is being updated.

4. Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter a barrier or difficulty, please contact us:

We will do our best to respond within 5 business days and to address the issue as quickly as possible.

5. Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the U.S. Access Board or the Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301.

6. Technical Specifications

This website is built with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

• HTML5 semantic elements
• WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
• CSS for visual presentation only (not used to convey meaning)
• JavaScript for enhanced functionality with graceful degradation

7. Assessment Approach

BurdsNerds assesses accessibility through:

• Self-evaluation and manual testing
• Testing with keyboard-only navigation
• Screen reader testing (VoiceOver / NVDA)
• Automated tools including WAVE and Lighthouse