Accessibility Statement for The Gilded Ladle
The Gilded Ladle is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We strive to provide a website that is accessible to people of all abilities. Our efforts are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, levels A and AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conforming with these guidelines helps to make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
The Gilded Ladle takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Including accessibility throughout our design and development processes.
- Providing accessibility training for our content authors and website administrators.
- Performing regular accessibility audits of our website.
Conformance Status
The Gilded Ladle is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Known Issues
Despite our best efforts, some users may experience difficulties in some areas of our website. Below is a description of known accessibility issues and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Some older images may lack detailed alternative text descriptions. We are working to update these images with more descriptive alt text. In the meantime, please contact us if you need assistance understanding the content of any image.
- Some complex tables may not be fully optimized for screen readers. We are in the process of simplifying these tables or providing alternative formats.
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is designed to be navigable using a keyboard alone. Key features include:
- Logical tab order: Elements on each page are arranged in a logical tab order to facilitate keyboard navigation.
- Visible focus indicators: Focus indicators are clearly visible to help users understand which element is currently selected.
- Skip navigation link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and go directly to the main content. This link appears when tabbing through the page.
To navigate using your keyboard, use the following keys:
- Tab: Moves the focus to the next interactive element (e.g., links, form fields, buttons).
- Shift + Tab: Moves the focus to the previous interactive element.
- Enter: Activates the focused element (e.g., clicks a link or submits a form).
- Spacebar: Activates a button or checkbox.
- Arrow keys: Used to navigate within certain elements, such as menus or lists.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We have designed our website to be compatible with popular screen readers, including:
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
- VoiceOver (Apple's built-in screen reader)
To ensure compatibility, we have implemented the following measures:
- Semantic HTML: Using proper HTML5 semantic elements to structure content, allowing screen readers to interpret the meaning and relationships between elements.
- ARIA attributes: Employing ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
- Alternative text for images: Providing descriptive alternative text for all images to convey their content and purpose to screen reader users.
- Clear and concise language: Using clear and concise language throughout the website to improve readability and comprehension for all users, including those using screen readers.
- Proper heading structure: Using headings (H1-H6) to create a logical document outline, enabling screen reader users to navigate the content efficiently.
- Form labels: Associating labels with form fields to provide clear instructions and context for screen reader users.
Color Contrast
We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors, making our website easier to read for people with low vision or color blindness.
- Color contrast ratios: We have ensured that all text meets the WCAG 2.1 level AA color contrast requirements, with a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
- Colorblindness considerations: We have taken into account the needs of users with different types of color blindness when selecting colors for our website.
Third-Party Content
Our website may contain content from third-party sources, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content on our website, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the third-party provider directly if they encounter any accessibility issues with their content.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Gilded Ladle. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
- Phone: (912) 555-4567
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Visitor address: 123 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31401
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of The Gilded Ladle relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
The Gilded Ladle assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated by The Gilded Ladle's development team.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated by an independent accessibility consultant, AccessAlly Solutions, specializing in WCAG and ARIA compliance. Contact them at [email protected] for any related questions.
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal complaint about the accessibility of our website, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Accessibility Complaint." We will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action to address any issues.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on November 3, 2024.