Accessibility Statement

Last reviewed: May 28, 2026

She Affirms is committed to making its mobile application and this website accessible to as many people as possible, in line with the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) applicable from 28 June 2025, § 1 of the German Barrierefreiheitsstaerkungsgesetz (BFSG), and equivalent national laws.

1. Our Commitment

We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA for both the She Affirms iOS app and this website, and we follow Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for Accessibility on iOS, including Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, Reduce Motion, Reduce Transparency, and Increased Contrast.

2. Compliance Status

Partially compliant — actively improving. Most of the App and website conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA, but some content and interactions do not yet fully meet the standard. We are working to fix the known issues listed below.

3. Known Limitations

  • AI-generated images may lack a meaningful alternative text description. We provide the underlying affirmation line and scene description as a textual surrogate wherever possible.
  • Whispered audio stories are intentionally soft and may be difficult for users with hearing impairments. We display the full affirmation line and (where available) the translated script alongside the audio player.
  • iOS widgets inherit the system's accessibility APIs; if iOS removes or limits a capability, the widget inherits that limitation.
  • Decorative animations on the landing site honor prefers-reduced-motion; some marketing animations may still feel intense on first paint.
  • Theme color palettes have been checked for contrast at AA level, but custom user themes may yield lower contrast on small text. We recommend leaving Increased Contrast enabled in iOS Settings.

4. Feedback Mechanism

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of She Affirms. If you encounter a barrier, or would like to request content in an accessible alternative format, contact us at contact@sheaffirms.app. We aim to acknowledge feedback within 5 business days and to provide a substantive response within 30 days.

5. Enforcement Procedure

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the competent enforcement body in your EU Member State. Examples:

  • Germany: Bundesfachstelle für Barrierefreiheit (BFIT-Bund), bundesfachstelle-barrierefreiheit.de.
  • Spain: Oficina de Atención a la Discapacidad (OADIS), Ministerio de Derechos Sociales.
  • Portugal: Agencia para a Modernizacao Administrativa (AMA), acessibilidade.gov.pt.
  • Other EU Member States: please consult your national EAA / Web Accessibility Directive enforcement body.

6. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of She Affirms relies on the following technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React Native, and the iOS Accessibility APIs (UIAccessibility, VoiceOver, Dynamic Type).

7. Assessment Approach

This statement is based on self-evaluation by the operator using VoiceOver on iOS, axe DevTools for the website, and manual review against WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria. We plan to commission a third-party audit before the end of 2026.

8. Contact

contact@sheaffirms.app