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Katherine M. Howlett Academic Counseling is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to achieve an inclusive and usable website.

Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated October 2025.

 

We believe that every student and family should be able to access information and support with ease. Our goal is to make this website’s content clear, navigable, and accessible, regardless of technology or ability.
 

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which outline best practices for designing accessible digital content.

Accessibility Features

Efforts have been made to ensure that this website:
 

  • Can be navigated using a keyboard or assistive device

  • Includes alt text for meaningful images

  • Uses clear headings and logical structure for screen readers

  • Maintains strong color contrast for readability

  • Avoids flashing or distracting animations

  • Supports resizing and zoom functions without loss of content or functionality

Accessibility adjustments on this site

This website is built on the Wix platform, which provides a number of built-in accessibility features that we have implemented and verified through ongoing review. These include:

  • Keyboard Navigation: The site can be fully navigated using a keyboard (Tab, Enter, and Arrow keys).

  • Screen Reader Compatibility: All pages are structured to support screen readers with clear heading hierarchies and readable labels.

  • Alt Text for Images: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text for visitors using assistive technology.

  • Readable Color Contrast: Color combinations are designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA contrast standards for readability.

  • Resizable Text: Visitors can zoom in or adjust text size through their browser or device settings without loss of functionality or clarity.

  • Skip-to-Content Links: Visitors using assistive technologies can skip directly to main content areas.

  • Accessible Forms: Contact and scheduling forms are labeled properly to ensure compatibility with assistive devices.

  • Accessible Mobile Design: Pages adapt responsively to maintain accessibility across phones, tablets, and desktops.

Third-Party Tools and Platforms

While we strive to maintain accessibility across all content, some embedded elements (such as scheduling systems or third-party applications) may not yet meet the same accessibility standards. We are actively working with these providers to improve compatibility and usability for all visitors.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly review our website content and features to maintain accessibility as technology and standards evolve.
 

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback.

Requests, issues and suggestions

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website, please contact us:
 

Katherine M. Howlett Academic Counseling
Email: katherinemhowlett@gmail.com
Subject line: “Accessibility Assistance”
 

We aim to respond to all accessibility-related inquiries within two business days and will work to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.

We welcome and value your feedback. If there’s something we can do to make your experience easier, please let us know — accessibility is a shared responsibility, and your insights help us continue to improve.

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