Accessibility Statement

Last updated: June 12, 2025

Our Commitment

Electric OBrien LLC is committed to ensuring that our Sunburnt Podcast website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy our comedy content and access information about our shows.

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website for all users.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

  • Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
  • Hearing impairments (deafness, hard of hearing)
  • Motor impairments (difficulty using a mouse, slow response time)
  • Cognitive impairments (learning disabilities, distractibility, memory issues)

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

  • Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
  • Proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for screen readers
  • Skip links to main content areas for keyboard users
  • Logical tab order for keyboard navigation
  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility

Visual Design

  • High contrast colors for better readability
  • Text shadows and backgrounds to improve text visibility
  • Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Responsive design that works on various screen sizes

Interactive Elements

  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard users
  • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • Alternative text for images and graphics

Media Content

  • Video content includes accessible controls
  • Audio content (podcast episodes) available on multiple platforms with their own accessibility features
  • Episode titles and descriptions provided in text format
  • Recent episodes include full transcripts for hearing-impaired users
  • YouTube video thumbnails include descriptive alt text

Third-Party Content

Our website includes content from third-party services such as:

  • YouTube: Video content with YouTube's accessibility features
  • Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Audio content with platform-specific accessibility tools
  • Social Media: Links to our social media accounts

While we cannot control the accessibility of third-party content, we choose platforms that prioritize accessibility and provide alternative ways to access the same information when possible.

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

  • Older podcast episodes do not yet have transcripts (we are working to add them)
  • Third-party embedded content may not meet all accessibility standards
  • Some decorative animations may not fully respect reduced motion preferences

We are actively working to improve these areas and welcome feedback on how we can do better.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with assistive technologies, including:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen magnification software
  • High contrast and dark mode settings

Browser and Device Compatibility

Our website is tested and optimized for:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Mobile devices (iOS and Android)
  • Tablet devices
  • Desktop and laptop computers

Feedback and Support

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

Contact Us About Accessibility

Email: chip@electricobrien.com

Subject Line: Website Accessibility

Please include details about the accessibility issue and the assistive technology you're using.

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please provide:

  • The specific page or feature you're having trouble with
  • The assistive technology you're using (if any)
  • Your browser and operating system
  • A description of the problem you encountered

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues.

Alternative Access Methods

If you're unable to access certain content on our website, we offer these alternatives:

  • Podcast Episodes: Available on multiple platforms with different accessibility features
  • Show Information: Can be provided via email upon request
  • Event Details: Available by phone or email
  • Contact Forms: Alternative contact methods available

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

  • Review and test our website for accessibility issues
  • Update our content and features to improve accessibility
  • Stay informed about accessibility best practices and standards
  • Listen to feedback from our community

This accessibility statement will be updated as we make improvements to our website.

Legal Information

This accessibility statement was created on June 12, 2025 and reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility. We review and update this statement regularly to ensure it remains current and accurate.