Accessibility Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Our Commitment

Talking Leaves Fiction (“TLF”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible digital experience for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.

We believe literature and storytelling should be accessible to everyone. We strive to ensure that our website, services, and digital content can be accessed and used by the widest possible audience, regardless of ability, technology, or circumstances.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to design, develop, and maintain our website in accordance with:

• The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA;
• The principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA); and
• Applicable Canadian accessibility laws, standards, and best practices.

Accessibility is an ongoing process and may vary depending on the device, browser, operating system, and assistive technology being used. We regularly review our website and work to identify and reduce barriers and improve usability.

Accessibility Features

We aim to provide an accessible experience through measures including:

• Clear and logical page structure and navigation;
• Descriptive headings and page titles;
• Responsive design across a range of screen sizes and devices;
• Readable content and consideration of colour contrast;
• Alternative text for meaningful images, where applicable;
• Accessible forms and interactive elements, where practicable; and
• Compatibility with commonly used accessibility features and assistive technologies, where practicable.

Third-Party Content

Certain areas of our website may include content, services, or integrations provided by third parties, such as donation processors, embedded media, advertising services, analytics tools, or external links.

While we encourage our third-party providers to maintain accessible experiences, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content that is outside our direct control.

Known Limitations

As part of our ongoing accessibility efforts, some content or functionality may not yet fully meet our accessibility goals. This may include:

• Older documents or archived materials;
• User-submitted content;
• Third-party integrations and embedded media; and
• Certain legacy content published before accessibility improvements were implemented.

We are committed to reviewing and addressing accessibility barriers as they are identified and as reasonably practicable.

Feedback and Accessibility Assistance

We welcome feedback regarding the accessibility of Talking Leaves Fiction.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier, have difficulty accessing any content, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us and include:

• The webpage or feature you were attempting to access;
• A description of the issue encountered;
• The device, browser, or assistive technology being used (if known); and
• Your preferred method for receiving the information.

Contact Information
Talking Leaves Fiction
Email: contact@tlfiction.com
Website: tlfiction.com

We aim to acknowledge accessibility-related inquiries in a timely manner and will make reasonable efforts to provide information or assistance in an accessible format whenever reasonably possible.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. As our website evolves, we will continue to:

• Conduct periodic accessibility reviews;
• Improve website design and content practices;
• Consider accessibility requirements when introducing new features and technologies; and
• Promote inclusive digital experiences for all readers, writers, and visitors.

This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our website, technologies, accessibility practices, or applicable legal requirements.