Accessibility Statement

Last updated: April 3, 2026

At Face Painting by Samantha ("FPS"), we want everyone to enjoy our website and services. We're committed to making face painting bookings accessible to all families in Auckland.

Our Accessibility Commitment

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, the global benchmark for web accessibility. This means:

Clear, readable text for all ages
High contrast colors so everyone can see
Keyboard-friendly navigation
Descriptive image alt text explaining face painting designs
Simple forms easy to fill out

Features We've Implemented

Visual Accessibility:

Minimum 16px font size (easy to read)
4.5:1 contrast ratio for text
No flashing animations or low-contrast decorations

Navigation:

Skip-to-content link at top
Clear headings (h1, h2, h3 hierarchy)
Mobile-friendly touch targets (44px+ buttons)

Forms & Bookings:

Labels on all form fields
Clear error messages
Auto-focus on first booking field

Content:

Short paragraphs (max 5 sentences)
Bullet points for services and FAQs
Images have descriptive alt text

Services Accessibility

For events:

Artists trained to work with children with additional needs
Simple cheek designs are available for shorter attention spans
Quiet areas can be arranged
Allergen-free paints available

Ongoing Improvements

We're always learning! Currently working on:

Screen reader testing
Colour blindness simulation checks
Voice navigation improvements

Feedback Welcome

Help us improve! If you find accessibility barriers on our site or have suggestions, please:

We aim to respond within 48 hours.

Contact for Assistance

Need help booking? Our team is happy to assist by phone or email. We can walk you through the process step-by-step.

Thank you for helping us make face painting magic accessible to every Auckland family!