Accessibility statement
Accessibility statement
We want everyone to be able to use launchgatehq.com: with a keyboard, a screen reader, zoomed in, in either colour theme, or with motion turned off. Here's what we aim for, what we've done, what we know isn't right yet, and how to tell us.
Our target
WCAG 2.2, level AA
We aim for this site to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA.
This statement covers launchgatehq.com. Our Privacy Policy and Terms are hosted on vendstopllc.com and aren't covered here.
It is based on our own checks. The site has not yet been reviewed by an independent accessibility specialist.
Your settings
What this site picks up from your device
The site reads these settings and adapts to them. Nothing here is stored or sent anywhere.
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Reduced motion
Needs JavaScript to show
When it's on, animations stop at their final frame: no scanner sweeps, counters or sliding panels.
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Colour theme
Needs JavaScript to show
The site follows your system's light or dark setting until you pick one with the theme button in the menu bar.
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Forced colours
Needs JavaScript to show
In high-contrast modes, status labels, buttons and cards keep visible outlines.
What we've done
How the site is built
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Clear structure
One main heading per page, headings in order, labelled landmarks, and a “Skip to main content” link.
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Keyboard first
Every link and control works with a keyboard, with a visible focus ring. Dialogs keep focus inside and return it when they close.
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Contrast in both themes
Text colours were chosen and checked for at least 4.5:1 contrast in the dark and the light theme.
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Never colour alone
Every status and severity has an icon and a text label, so “blocker” and “pass” don't rely on red and green.
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Large targets
Buttons, menu links and form controls are built to at least 44 by 44 pixels. Switches, checkboxes and answer options respond across their whole row.
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Calm motion
Reduced motion gives a static version of every animation. Nothing flashes, and there is no autoplaying audio or video.
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Works without scripts
Content stays readable with JavaScript off: tabbed panels show in full and expandable sections start open.
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Zoom and reflow
Text uses relative sizes, so browser zoom and text-size settings work, and layouts rearrange down to phone width.
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Labelled forms
Every field has a label, and errors are written out in text next to the field they belong to.
Keyboard
Using the site with a keyboard
The first press of Tab on any page shows a link that skips straight to the main content.
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| Tab Shift + Tab | Move forward or back between links and controls |
| Enter | Follow a link or press a button |
| Space | Press a button or flip a switch |
| ← → | Move between tabs, such as the stations on the methodology map, and move sliders |
| Home End | Jump to the first or last tab |
| Esc | Close a dialog, drawer or the mobile menu; focus goes back to what opened it |
Known limitations
What we know isn't right yet
- Sample report PDF. The PDF copy of the sample report may not work well with every screen reader. Use the web version of the sample report instead, or email us.
- Interactive demonstrations. The scanner, risk simulator and before-and-after sliders on the home page are new. They're built for keyboards and screen readers, but if one doesn't work with your set-up, please tell us.
- Small text links. Links in the contents list of an article are smaller than 44 pixels in height. They work with a keyboard and with zoom.
- Email requests. Request forms open your email app. If you don't have one set up, nothing will open; email hello@launchgatehq.com directly.
- Other sites. Pages on vendstopllc.com and the sources our articles link to are outside this statement.
How it's checked
Checks before anything is published
Automatic, on every build
- Exactly one main heading on each page
- Alternative text on every image
- No duplicate IDs, so labels and controls stay linked
- No inline scripts or event handlers
- No broken internal links or anchors
By hand
- Keyboard-only use, with focus visible throughout
- Phone, tablet and wide-desktop widths
- Both colour themes
- Reduced motion turned on
Report a barrier
Something got in your way? Tell us.
Email hello@launchgatehq.com with the page address, what you were trying to do, what happened, and the browser or assistive technology you use. If you need something on this site in another format, ask at the same address.
Statement prepared on 25 October 2026 and last reviewed on 26 October 2026.