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Accessibility Policy

Last updated: May 19, 2026

1. Our Commitment

Recepcia is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to make our platform inclusive and usable by as broad an audience as possible.

2. Conformance Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

While WCAG 2.1 Level AA is our target, we also incorporate best practices from WCAG 2.2 where applicable to ensure we are prepared for evolving accessibility standards.

3. Accessibility Features

The Recepcia platform includes the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements, including navigation menus, buttons, forms, modals, and dropdown menus, are fully operable using a keyboard alone. Focus indicators are visible to help users track their position within the interface.

Screen Reader Compatibility

We use semantic HTML elements, ARIA labels, and landmark roles to ensure our platform is compatible with popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. Images and icons include appropriate alternative text descriptions.

Color Contrast and Visual Design

Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios as defined by WCAG 2.1 AA. Information is not conveyed solely through color; visual cues such as icons, labels, and patterns are provided as additional indicators.

Dark Mode and Theme Support

The platform supports Light, Dark, and Auto (system preference) color modes. Users can switch between modes using the sidebar toggle. Dark mode reduces visual strain in low-light environments and may benefit users with light sensitivity conditions.

Responsive Design

The interface is fully responsive and adapts to different screen sizes, orientations, and zoom levels. Content remains usable at up to 200% browser zoom. Touch targets on mobile devices meet minimum size requirements for ease of interaction.

Text and Readability

Text sizes can be adjusted through browser settings without loss of content or functionality. We use clear, legible fonts and maintain adequate line spacing and paragraph spacing for readability.

Form Accessibility

All form fields include descriptive labels, clear placeholder text, and meaningful error messages. Required fields are clearly indicated. Form validation errors provide specific guidance to help users correct their input.

Multi-Language Support

The AI receptionist supports 25+ languages for voice calls, SMS, and chat, ensuring that non-English speakers can interact with the system in their preferred language.

Call Transcription

All phone calls are automatically transcribed, providing text-based records of voice conversations. This supports users who are deaf or hard of hearing by ensuring that call content is available in written form.

Import Review and Data Entry

Product catalog import (Image OCR / Import PDF) opens an OCR Import Review modal with a keyboard-accessible table for editing extracted rows. Confidence levels, warnings, and blocked reasons are shown with text labels—not color alone—so users can understand which rows need correction before save.

4. AI Communication Channels

Our AI receptionist operates across multiple communication channels: voice calls, SMS, email, WhatsApp, and a website chat widget. This multi-channel approach provides flexibility for users who may prefer or require a specific communication method based on their abilities.

  • Voice: Real-time AI voice conversations for users who prefer spoken communication
  • Text (SMS, WhatsApp, Chat): Text-based alternatives for users who cannot use or prefer not to use voice
  • Email: Asynchronous communication with AI generated responses and drafts

5. Website Widget Accessibility

The embeddable website widget supports both chat and voice modes. The widget is keyboard-navigable, compatible with screen readers, and supports customizable themes (including dark mode) to accommodate users with visual preferences or sensitivities.

6. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

  • Some third-party integrations (e.g., embedded widgets from external providers) may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA
  • Real-time voice call interfaces may have limited screen reader support due to the nature of live audio streaming
  • Certain advanced data visualizations in analytics may not be fully accessible to screen readers; text alternatives and data tables are provided where possible
  • PDF documents uploaded to the Knowledge Base may not be fully accessible if the source PDF lacks proper structure and tagging
  • Menu and catalog images or PDFs imported via product OCR may require manual review and correction; dense multi-column layouts, scanned image-only PDFs, and non-standard price formats (for example market price or dual slash prices) may not extract completely
  • The OCR Import Review modal uses a wide data table that may require horizontal scrolling on small screens

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all areas of the platform.

7. Testing and Evaluation

We regularly evaluate the accessibility of our platform through a combination of:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen reader testing across major platforms (NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • User feedback and accessibility reports

8. Third-Party Content

Our platform integrates with third-party services including Twilio (telephony), OpenAI (AI processing), Google (calendar sync, maps), Microsoft (email, calendar), and various ecommerce platforms. While we select partners that share our commitment to accessibility, we cannot guarantee that all third-party content or services fully conform to accessibility standards.

9. Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Recepcia platform. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.

10. Assistive Technology Support

The Recepcia platform is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
  • Speech recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition, macOS Voice Control
  • Screen magnification: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, macOS Zoom
  • Keyboard-only navigation: Full support across all interactive elements

11. Legal Compliance

This accessibility policy is designed to support compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • European Accessibility Act (EAA)
  • EN 301 549 (European standard for digital accessibility)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

12. Updates to This Policy

We review and update this Accessibility Policy periodically to reflect improvements to our platform and changes in accessibility standards. Material updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

13. Contact

For questions about this Accessibility Policy or to request accommodations, please contact us at accessibility@recepcia.ai.