Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to digital accessibility

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Our Commitment

Mind-Sprout is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that educational resources, including puzzle creation tools, should be accessible to all users, including seniors, children, and individuals with visual, motor, auditory, or cognitive disabilities.

Accessibility Standards

Mind-Sprout aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and improve usability for all users.

We also strive to comply with:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • EU Web Accessibility Directive (2016/2102)

Accessibility Features

✓ Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements (buttons, links, form fields) can be accessed using keyboard navigation. You can navigate through the site using Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, and arrow keys.

✓ Clear Visual Hierarchy

We use semantic HTML headings (h1, h2, h3) and clear visual structure to help screen readers and users navigate our content logically.

✓ Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text and interactive elements) for better readability.

✓ Responsive Design

Our website is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Text and interface elements resize appropriately for different screen sizes.

✓ Alternative Text

Images, icons, and visual elements include descriptive alt text for screen reader users.

✓ Focus Indicators

Interactive elements have visible focus indicators when navigating with a keyboard, making it clear which element is currently selected.

✓ Print-Friendly Output

Generated puzzles are designed to be printed with high contrast, clear fonts, and adjustable sizing options to accommodate different visual needs.

✓ Simple Language

We use clear, concise language and avoid jargon to make our interface understandable for users with cognitive disabilities and non-native speakers.

✓ No Time Limits

Users can take as much time as they need to create, edit, and print puzzles. There are no automatic timeouts or session expirations during puzzle creation.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge the following limitations and are working to address them:

Grid-Based Puzzle Display

Word search and Sudoku puzzles are inherently visual grid-based games. While we provide screen-reader-friendly HTML tables with proper markup, the interactive solving experience may be challenging for users with visual impairments. We recommend printing puzzles in large format or using browser zoom features.

Drag-and-Drop Functionality

Some puzzle customization features may use drag-and-drop interactions. We are working to ensure all features have keyboard-accessible alternatives.

PDF Generation

Generated puzzle PDFs are optimized for printing but may not be fully screen-reader accessible. We recommend using the HTML preview version for screen reader users before printing.

Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for the accessibility of external websites linked from our site or user-generated content in puzzles.

Browser and Technology Compatibility

Mind-Sprout is designed to be compatible with the following technologies:

  • Browsers: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other modern browsers
  • Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
  • Assistive Technologies: Keyboard navigation, voice control, switch access, screen magnifiers

For the best accessibility experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser and keeping your assistive technology software up to date.

Assessment and Testing

We regularly assess our website's accessibility through:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools (WAVE, Lighthouse, axe DevTools)
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader compatibility testing
  • Color contrast verification
  • User feedback and community reports

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Mind-Sprout. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Subject Line: Please include "Accessibility Feedback" in the subject line

Information to Include:

  • The specific page or feature you were trying to access
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • A description of the problem you encountered
  • Your browser and operating system

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a formal complaint with the relevant authority:

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on February 3, 2026. We will continue to review and update this statement as we make improvements to our website's accessibility.