Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment
JawBuddy UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA across our website and mobile application. Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our digital products.
2. Website (jawbuddy.com)
Our website is built with semantic HTML, responsive design, and keyboard-navigable interfaces. Measures include:
Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
Responsive layouts that adapt to various screen sizes and zoom levels
Alt text for meaningful images
Keyboard-accessible navigation and interactive elements
Support for browser-level text scaling and zoom
Reduced motion support — animations respect the prefers-reduced-motion system preference
3. Mobile Application (iOS)
The JawBuddy iOS app includes the following accessibility features:
Screen Reader Support
VoiceOver compatibility for key interactive components including the bottom tab bar, feedback sliders, and segmented controls
Accessibility labels, hints, and roles on primary navigation elements
Dynamic announcements for screen reader users during interactive exercises (e.g., pain level slider value changes)
Motion & Haptics
Reduced motion detection — the app respects the iOS “Reduce Motion” setting and adjusts animations accordingly
Haptic feedback for interactive actions with a global toggle to disable haptics entirely
Multiple haptic intensity levels (light, medium, heavy) provide tactile confirmation of actions
Visual Accessibility
Light and dark mode support following the system preference
Semantic color system with defined contrast pairs
Touch target sizes following Apple Human Interface Guidelines (minimum 44pt for primary actions)
Hit area expansion on smaller interactive elements
Video & Audio Content
WebVTT subtitle support for exercise instruction videos
Audio-guided relaxation exercises with verbal instructions that do not rely solely on visual cues
4. Known Limitations
We are aware of the following areas where accessibility can be improved and are actively working on enhancements:
Not all images and icons in the mobile app currently carry descriptive accessibility labels. We are progressively adding these across all screens.
Dynamic text scaling in the mobile app has not been fully validated across all layouts. We are testing and adjusting to ensure proper rendering at larger text sizes.
Some animated components beyond the main navigation do not yet check for the reduced motion preference. We are expanding reduced motion support app-wide.
Color contrast has not been formally validated against WCAG AA across all interface elements. A formal audit is planned.
Video content does not yet include audio descriptions. We are exploring this for future releases.
5. Compatibility
JawBuddy is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
iOS: VoiceOver, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, Dark Mode
Web: Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver for macOS), keyboard navigation, browser zoom
6. Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of JawBuddy. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Email: accessibility@jawbuddy.com
General inquiries: info@jawbuddy.com
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.
7. Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant enforcement body in your jurisdiction. In Germany, this is the Bundesfachstelle Barrierefreiheit (Federal Accessibility Agency).
8. Technical Specifications
The accessibility of JawBuddy relies on the following technologies:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (website)
WAI-ARIA roles and properties (website)
React Native Accessibility API (mobile app)
iOS UIAccessibility framework (mobile app)
