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Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: June 2026 · Standard: WCAG 2.1 · What The Cryptid?

What The Cryptid? is committed to making this website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that access to paranormal journalism should not itself be an unexplained phenomenon. This statement sets out our current accessibility status honestly, including known limitations and how to contact us if you need assistance.

01 ◆ Our Commitment

What The Cryptid? is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are actively working to improve the accessibility of this website in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as referenced in the Australian Government's Digital Service Standard.

This website was built using WordPress with the Elementor page builder. Many elements have been implemented with accessibility in mind. However, as portions of the site use custom HTML widgets and complex interactive features, we acknowledge that full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance has not yet been independently audited or confirmed.

02 ◆ Current Accessibility Status

The following reflects our honest assessment of the site's current accessibility status. We are working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all areas.

◆ Generally Supported

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Colour contrast meets or exceeds WCAG AA requirements in most areas of the site

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All images include descriptive alt text

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Page titles are descriptive and consistent

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Site is navigable by keyboard in standard page areas

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Text is resizable without loss of content or functionality

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Links have descriptive text rather than generic labels

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Forms include labelled input fields

◆ Known Limitations

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Some custom HTML widgets may not be fully optimised for screen readers

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Interactive elements including the Greg Sightings tracker and horoscope widget may have limited keyboard navigation

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The news ticker may present challenges for users with motion sensitivity — we recommend using browser or OS settings to reduce motion

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Some hover-dependent interactions on reporter profile cards may not be accessible via keyboard alone

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The interactive map on the Greg Sightings page has limited screen reader support

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Third-party embeds including MailerLite forms are subject to those providers' accessibility standards

03 ◆ What We Are Doing

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our current and planned actions include:

Reviewing custom HTML widgets for screen reader compatibility and adding ARIA labels where appropriate
Adding keyboard navigation support to interactive elements including the reporter profile cards and sightings tracker
Reviewing the news ticker for reduced motion compatibility
Conducting a more formal accessibility review as the site develops
Monitoring third-party integrations for accessibility updates

04 ◆ Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any barriers to access, or if you need content provided in an alternative format, please contact us using the details below.

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days. If you are unable to access any content or complete any function on this website, please let us know and we will do our best to provide the information or assistance you need through an alternative means.

05 ◆ Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may contact the Australian Human Rights Commission, which handles complaints related to disability discrimination under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Further information is available at humanrights.gov.au.

06 ◆ Technical Specifications

This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
WordPress 6.x with Elementor Page Builder

This website has been tested using current versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari on both desktop and mobile devices. We have not yet conducted formal testing with assistive technologies including screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver, and intend to do so as part of our ongoing accessibility review.

◆ Accessibility Contact

What The Cryptid?

Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Email: contact@whatthecryptid.com

Website: whatthecryptid.com

We aim to respond to all accessibility enquiries within five business days. Greg normally handles correspondence. Greg is currently unavailable. Someone else will get back to you promptly.