=== Accessibility Statement ===
LanternWP aims to conform to WCAG 2.2 level AA and to the WordPress.org accessibility-ready requirements. Accessibility is part of how each template is built and reviewed: every page is tested with the keyboard, with automated checks and against the requirements below before a release.

== Quick Information ==
Accessibility audit completed: Yes
Most recent audit date: 2026-09-27
Tested to standard and conformance level: WCAG 2.2 AA (supports)
Audited by: LanternWP

== Testing Tools and Methodology ==

Every change to the theme runs automated tests on two reference stores, a light and a dark style variation: axe-core (WCAG 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 A and AA rules) on about 25 pages each, a check that no page scrolls sideways at phone and desktop widths, a colour contrast check of every token pair in each style variation, and a check that hover, focus and motion follow the theme's interaction rules. The most recent audit also covered, with a keyboard only: the skip link, the order of focus and a visible focus indicator on every focusable element, menus, dialogs, drawers, filters, the product gallery, the cart, the checkout and the account pages; the contrast of focus indicators, hover states and form controls; pages at 320 CSS pixels, with text enlarged to 200% and with increased text spacing; and reduced motion. Releases repeat the audit for the pages they change.

== Screen Reader Text Class ==

screen-reader-text

== Accessibility Features ==

* A skip link to the main content on every page.
* One main heading (h1) per page and headings in order.
* Named landmarks: the main menu, the account menu, the breadcrumbs, the pagination, the product search in the header, the page's own search and the catalog filters.
* A visible focus indicator on every link, button and form field, drawn in a colour that stays readable on photographs.
* Submenus open with the keyboard; Escape closes a submenu, including one opened by hovering, and the mobile menu, the mini-cart and the catalog filters on phones keep and return keyboard focus.
* Links in text are underlined, and their underline thickens on hover.
* Generic links such as "View all" name their section for screen readers.
* Animations and transitions stop when the visitor asks for reduced motion.
* Pages reflow to 320 CSS pixels without scrolling sideways.

== Accessibility Help Contact ==

accessibility@lanternwp.com

== Where to Report Issues ==

accessibility@lanternwp.com
