Accessibility

Effective Date: April 2025

At Margin Fade LLC ("Margin Fade", "we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that all individuals — regardless of physical or cognitive ability, technology preferences, or geographic location — deserve equal access to information, experiences, and services on our website. We strive to meet or exceed global accessibility standards and are continually working to improve the usability and accessibility of our digital offerings.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Margin Fade is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment across all of our digital platforms. We aim to make our content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with a wide range of disabilities, including but not limited to visual impairments, hearing impairments, motor disabilities, cognitive limitations, and neurological differences. This commitment applies not only to our website but also to our communications, multimedia, and interactive services. We endeavor to incorporate inclusive design principles from the beginning of each digital project, ensuring that accessibility is not an afterthought but a core component of our content development and delivery process.

Standards and Guidelines We Follow

Margin Fade strives to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2, issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for creating accessible content, and we specifically aim to meet Level AA success criteria, which is widely considered the standard for responsible accessibility implementation.

In addition to WCAG compliance, we take into consideration the following regulatory frameworks:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III, governing accessibility in places of public accommodation, including websites and digital services.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (U.S.), which mandates accessible digital content for federally funded programs and services.
EN 301 549, the European Union’s accessibility standard for ICT products and services, aligned with WCAG.
Accessible Canada Act (ACA), which outlines proactive accessibility obligations for organizations operating in Canada.
Equality Act 2010 (UK), prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in digital services.
Australian Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), mandating accessible web services under the purview of Australian law.

Accessibility Features on Our Website

To support accessible experiences, our website includes — or is actively working to implement — the following features:

Keyboard Navigation

Compatibility throughout all menus, forms, and multimedia controls.

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML and ARIA attributes for structure and interactivity.

Visual Accessibility

Alt text, adjustable fonts, and high contrast ratios.

Audio Accessibility

Closed captioning and transcripts for multimedia.

Third-Party Content and Integrations

While we strive to ensure all core Margin Fade content is fully accessible, some third-party tools and embedded elements (e.g., video players, social media feeds, mapping plugins) may not yet meet full accessibility standards. We actively assess the accessibility of these integrations and prioritize replacements or workarounds when accessibility barriers are identified. We encourage vendors, collaborators, and technology partners to adhere to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards as part of our commitment to accessible partnerships.

Ongoing Testing and Monitoring

Margin Fade regularly performs internal audits and usability testing with assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and keyboard-only navigation. We also engage with accessibility validators, browser extensions, and third-party tools like axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, and Accessibility Insights to identify issues and optimize our site. All updates and new web features undergo accessibility checks as part of our release process. We keep detailed logs of reported accessibility issues, resolution timelines, and improvement cycles to ensure accountability and long-term effectiveness.

User Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback from users with disabilities and accessibility professionals. If you encounter any difficulty accessing information on our website, or if you have a suggestion for improvement, we encourage you to reach out. Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue you experienced, including the page or feature in question, your device or browser, and any assistive technology you may have been using. We are committed to responding within 5 business days and resolving confirmed accessibility concerns in a timely and respectful manner.

Training and Awareness

All Margin Fade staff, including designers, developers, editors, and producers, receive ongoing training and resources on digital accessibility standards. Accessibility is integrated into our project management workflows, including creative development, post-production, and user experience evaluation. We also maintain internal documentation and checklists based on WCAG, ARIA guidelines, and national standards to ensure consistent implementation across all services.

Future Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing journey. We are committed to continuous improvement, including aligning with WCAG 2.2 (as finalized), preparing for WCAG 3.0, and staying ahead of emerging regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and abroad. As Margin Fade expands our offerings — including documentary productions, curated travel content, and global fieldwork — accessibility will remain central to how we present our stories to the world.

Contact Information

For questions, accessibility assistance, or formal requests under ADA or equivalent laws, please contact us.