Accessibility is not a checkbox. A genomics product that can only be used by people without disabilities is a worse product. We take accessibility seriously from the start, not as an afterthought.
Our commitment
Laymen Inc. is committed to ensuring that laymen.com is accessible to people with disabilities. We target conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. We review and test our site for accessibility on an ongoing basis.
What we've implemented
Keyboard navigation
All interactive elements on the site — links, buttons, form fields, and navigation — are reachable and operable using only a keyboard. Tab order follows a logical reading sequence. We have tested keyboard navigation on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Skip-to-content link
A “Skip to main content” link appears at the top of every page when you begin keyboard navigation. It allows keyboard users and screen reader users to skip the navigation menu and jump directly to the main page content.
Visible focus indicators
Every interactive element displays a visible focus ring when focused by keyboard. We use a white 2px outline that meets the WCAG 2.1 AA contrast requirement for focus indicators.
Color contrast
Body text meets the WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against the page background. Large text (18px+ regular or 14px+ bold) meets the 3:1 requirement. We do not convey meaning through color alone.
Semantic HTML and landmark regions
Pages use semantic HTML elements — <main>, <nav>, <footer>, <article>, <h1> through <h3> — so that screen readers can navigate by landmark and heading structure. Each page has a single, descriptive <h1>.
Form labels and ARIA
Form fields on the waitlist pages are labeled using visible <label> elements or aria-label attributes. Icon-only buttons include descriptive aria-label text. Error messages use role="status" so screen readers announce them automatically.
Alt text
Meaningful images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images use empty alt="" so screen readers skip them. The DNA mark logo in the navigation uses an empty altattribute because the adjacent text (“laymen”) provides the context.
Motion and animation
We respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query. Users who have indicated a preference for reduced motion will see a version of the site with animations minimized or eliminated.
Text resizing
The site uses relative units (rem, em, clamp) for font sizes. Text can be resized up to 200% using browser zoom without loss of content or functionality.
Known limitations
We are a small pre-launch team. Despite our best efforts, some areas may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 AA:
- Third-party content. Any embedded video content or third-party widgets may not fully conform to AA standards. We will work to replace or remediate these as they are introduced.
- Older browser support. We optimize for current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Older browser versions may have reduced accessibility support.
We will update this list as we identify and address limitations.
Assistive technology testing
We have tested the site with the following assistive technology combinations:
- NVDA + Chrome on Windows
- VoiceOver + Safari on macOS
- VoiceOver + Safari on iOS
- TalkBack + Chrome on Android
Feedback and reporting
If you encounter an accessibility barrier on laymen.com — a page that is difficult to navigate, a form that doesn't work with your screen reader, an image without alt text, or anything else — please tell us. We take every report seriously and will respond within 5 business days.
Email support@laymen.comwith the subject line “Accessibility Report”. Include:
- The URL of the page where you found the issue.
- A description of the problem.
- The browser and assistive technology you are using, if applicable.
Formal complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the US Department of Justice ADA National Network at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-833-610-1264 (TTY) for information about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact us
Accessibility questions: support@laymen.com
Last reviewed: April 20, 2026
Laymen Inc.
A Delaware corporation
Mailing address: 1813 S Tyler Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
support@laymen.com