This statement details the accessibility standards implemented by Rich Merchant VO to provide a seamless digital experience. Within this document, you will find information regarding our technical compliance, studio accommodations, and navigational tools. We encourage you to review these sections to understand how we support inclusive access and to find direct contact details should you require personalized assistance or wish to provide feedback on your experience while navigating our voice-over portfolio and site.
Accessibility Commitment
Updated on April 1, 2026 Rich Merchant VO is deeply dedicated to digital inclusivity. We actively ensure our website and online content remain accessible to everyone, aligning our standards with the WCAG 2.1 AA goals.
Value of Digital Access
Web accessibility ensures everyone, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive disabilities, can navigate the digital world. By using clear structures and accurate labels, we help screen readers and keyboard users experience our content with total ease.
Improving Digital Inclusion Features
Providing an inclusive experience for every visitor is a core value for Rich Merchant VO. While we strive for seamless accessibility, we view this as a journey of constant evolution rather than a finished task. We are actively working to align this site with WCAG 2.1 standards to ensure all users can navigate our content with ease. Our current and ongoing enhancements include: - Establishing a logical and clear heading hierarchy across every page - Crafting descriptive alternative text for all visual elements and images - Enhancing color contrast to ensure text is legible for all eye sensitivities - Refining keyboard navigation for those who do not use a standard mouse - Ensuring all links are descriptive so their destination is always clear - Organizing content flow to work effectively with screen reading software We are dedicated to improving these features daily to better serve our community.
Statement on Ongoing Efforts and Potential Limitations Regarding WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Standards
We are currently striving for substantial compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. While we work to improve every area, some elements may not be fully accessible yet. Furthermore, certain tools or widgets on this site are provided by third parties and reside outside our direct engineering oversight.
Practical Support and Customized Accommodations for All Site Guests
To ensure a barrier-free experience, Richard Merchant offers several practical accommodations for those navigating his digital content. If you encounter difficulties, information on this site can be provided in alternative formats like plain text or audio files upon request. Richard is also available to provide direct assistance via phone or email for any navigation challenges. Furthermore, he is committed to making reasonable adjustments to online materials to improve clarity and usability for everyone. If you require specific modifications to view or interact with his voice-over portfolio, please reach out so he can adapt the content to best fit your requirements and ensure full accessibility.
Share Your Accessibility Feedback
Please let me know if you encounter any difficulties while browsing my portfolio. I am dedicated to improving access and will use your input to refine this digital experience.
- Richard MerchantVoice Artist Email: rmerch@richmerchantvo.com
- I review all accessibility reports to help ensure my site remains open to everyone.