=== AccessiMate ===
Contributors: bdplugins
Tags: accessibility, a11y, wcag, disability, text-to-speech
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A comprehensive WordPress accessibility plugin that provides tools to make your website more accessible to users with disabilities.

== Description ==

AccessiMate is a powerful WordPress accessibility plugin designed to help website owners make their sites more accessible to users with disabilities. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and features to ensure your website meets WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and complies with accessibility standards.

= Key Features =

* **Accessibility Toolbar**: A customizable frontend toolbar with accessibility options
* **High Contrast Mode**: Toggle high contrast colors for better visibility
* **Font Size Controls**: Allow users to increase or decrease font sizes
* **Enhanced Focus Indicators**: Improve keyboard navigation visibility
* **Skip Links**: Add skip-to-content links for keyboard users
* **Link Highlighting**: Highlight all links on the page for better visibility
* **Text-to-Speech**: AI-powered text-to-speech functionality
* **Content Scanning**: AI-powered accessibility scanning and suggestions
* **Text Simplification**: AI-powered text simplification for easier reading
* **Alt Text Generation**: AI-powered alt text generation for images

= AI-Powered Features =

AccessiMate includes advanced AI features powered by OpenAI and Google Vision:

* **Automatic Alt Text**: Generate descriptive alt text for images
* **Content Analysis**: Scan content for accessibility issues
* **Text Simplification**: Provide simplified versions of complex text
* **Speech Synthesis**: Convert text to speech with natural voices

= Accessibility Standards =

* WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
* Section 508 compliance
* ADA compliance
* EN 301 549 compliance

= User-Friendly =

* Easy-to-use admin interface
* Customizable toolbar positions
* User preference persistence
* Responsive design
* Translation ready

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `accessimate` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Configure the plugin settings under Settings > AccessiMate
4. (Optional) Add your OpenAI or Google Vision API keys for AI features

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need API keys to use this plugin? =

API keys are only required for AI-powered features like automatic alt text generation, content scanning, and text simplification. The basic accessibility features work without any API keys.

= Is this plugin WCAG compliant? =

Yes, AccessiMate is designed to help your website achieve WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. However, full compliance also depends on your theme and content.

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =

AccessiMate is optimized for performance. CSS and JavaScript files are only loaded when needed, and the plugin uses efficient caching mechanisms.

= Can users save their accessibility preferences? =

Yes, user preferences are automatically saved and restored when they return to your website.

= Is the plugin translation ready? =

Yes, AccessiMate is fully translation ready and includes all necessary translation strings.

== Screenshots ==

1. Accessibility toolbar with all options
2. Admin settings page - Main settings
3. Admin settings page - AI features
4. High contrast mode example
5. Font size controls in action

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Accessibility toolbar with customizable position
* High contrast mode toggle
* Font size adjustment controls
* Enhanced focus indicators
* Skip links functionality
* Link highlighting feature
* Text-to-speech functionality
* AI-powered alt text generation
* AI content accessibility scanning
* AI text simplification
* User preference persistence
* WCAG 2.1 AA compliance features
* Translation ready
* Responsive design

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of AccessiMate. Install to make your WordPress website more accessible.

== Privacy Policy ==

AccessiMate respects user privacy:

* User accessibility preferences are stored locally in your database
* AI features (when enabled) may send content to third-party services (OpenAI/Google)
* No personal data is collected or transmitted without user consent
* Session data is used only for preference persistence

== Third-Party Services ==

This plugin may connect to the following third-party services when AI features are enabled:

* **OpenAI API**: For GPT-4 Vision alt text generation and text processing
  - Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
  - Terms of Service: https://openai.com/terms/

* **Google Vision API**: For image analysis and alt text generation
  - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  - Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/terms/

These connections are only made when:
1. AI features are enabled in settings
2. Valid API keys are configured
3. Users actively use AI-powered features

== Support ==

For support, please visit our documentation or contact us through our website.