Our commitment
We aim for the First Woodshop website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility, and we will review the site as content and features are added or changed.
Our goal is to provide substantially equivalent project information regardless of the technology or method a visitor uses to access it.
Accessibility measures
The site currently includes:
- Semantic headings, landmarks, lists, links, and navigation;
- A “Skip to content” link for keyboard and screen-reader users;
- Visible keyboard-focus indicators;
- Text and controls designed for strong color contrast;
- Layouts that reflow for mobile screens and enlarged text;
- Text alternatives for meaningful images;
- Reduced motion when a visitor’s device requests it; and
- Descriptive link text rather than unexplained icons alone.
Instructions, documents, and video
The downloadable instruction manual is provided as a PDF. If that format creates a barrier, please request assistance or an alternative format through the retailer that supplied the kit.
When YouTube instructions are added, we intend to provide accurate captions and a useful text transcript or equivalent written instructions. Playback controls and other features supplied by YouTube are governed by YouTube’s own accessibility support.
Known limitations
Some third-party content or services may not fully meet our accessibility goals because First Woodshop does not control their code or interfaces. This may include embedded YouTube players, retailer websites, and external PDF-viewing software.
Automated testing can identify many—but not all—accessibility barriers. We combine technical review with ongoing human feedback and will address confirmed problems as reasonably possible.
Feedback and assistance
If you have difficulty using the site or need project information in another format, please contact the retailer that supplied your kit and ask that your request be forwarded to First Woodshop / Hostetler & Ludwig in Athens, Ohio.
When reporting a problem, it helps to include the page or document involved, the device and browser or assistive technology used, and a brief description of what happened.