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Accessibility isn't a feature at Zone of Mac. It's our foundation.
Our founder, Blaine Locklair, is legally blind with 20/400 eyesight and uses Apple's assistive technologies every day. When you depend on VoiceOver to read and screen contrast to see, you don't build websites the same way. You build for everyone.
WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool): 9.8/10
Google PageSpeed Insights: 98/100
W3C Compliance: WCAG guidelines exceeded
Independent testing confirms Zone of Mac meets the highest accessibility standards. These scores mean assistive technology users experience our site almost identically to sighted users.
Dark Mode Optimized for OLED – Reduces eye strain, prevents Auto Brightness Leveling issues, essential for light sensitivity and photophobia.
Alt Text on Every Image – Screen readers describe exactly what's on screen.
VoiceOver-Tested Navigation – Proper heading hierarchy, clear landmarks, efficient navigation by sight, screen reader, or keyboard.
Semantic Structure – Clean code tells assistive technologies what each element is. Screen readers, voice control, and keyboard navigation work seamlessly.
W3C-Compliant Contrast – Text and backgrounds exceed guidelines for low vision, color blindness, and visual processing differences.
Full Keyboard Navigation – Every element works without a mouse. Switch Control, keyboard shortcuts, and adaptive devices fully supported.
Great accessibility helps everyone. Clear headings help you skim. Proper structure helps search. Fast loading helps slow connections. When you build for people who need it most, everyone benefits.
Apple sets the standard for accessible technology—VoiceOver, Switch Control, Personal Voice, Eye Tracking. Zone of Mac honors that standard because our readers deserve content as accessible as the devices they're using.
"The best technology is designed with everyone in mind." That's Apple's philosophy. It's ours too.