Accessibility Statement for Orderly Hearth Kitchens
Orderly Hearth Kitchens is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to provide an inclusive experience for everyone. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services on our website. To that end, we are taking the following steps to ensure accessibility:
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed by both internal teams and external accessibility experts like Accessible Insights, based in White Plains, NY.
- WCAG Conformance: We strive to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines, which cover a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible.
- User Training: Our website development and content creation teams receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices. This training is led by Sarah Miller, our Accessibility Officer.
- Assistive Technology Compatibility: We test our website with a variety of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
- Clear and Simple Language: We use clear and simple language throughout our website to ensure that our content is easy to understand for all users.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text, so users who are unable to see the images can understand their content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, making it accessible to users who cannot use a mouse.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
Specific Accessibility Features
The following features are implemented to enhance the accessibility of our website:
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of interactive elements.
- Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete them.
- Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation and go directly to the content.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website have captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Accessibility Compliance Table
| Guideline | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Perceivable | Mostly Compliant | All non-text content has text alternatives. Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information. |
| Operable | Mostly Compliant | All functionality is available from a keyboard. Users are given enough time to read and use the content. |
| Understandable | Compliant | Text content is readable and understandable. The website operates in predictable ways. Input assistance is provided. |
| Robust | Compliant | Content is robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. |
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to ongoing improvement and will continue to monitor and update our website to ensure it meets the needs of all users. This includes:
- Regularly reviewing and updating our accessibility policy.
- Conducting user testing with people with disabilities to gather feedback.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: accessibility@orderlyhearthkitchens.com
- Phone: (914) 555-1212
- Address: 14 Oak Street, Pleasantville, NY 10570
We will do our best to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.
Alternative Formats
If you need content from our website in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio, please contact us using the contact information provided above. We will make every effort to provide the content in a format that meets your needs.
Third-Party Content
Some of the content on our website is provided by third parties. While we make every effort to ensure that third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee its accessibility. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.
Browser Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of web browsers, including:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
We recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser for the best experience.
Known Issues
While we strive to provide a fully accessible website, we are aware of the following potential issues:
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
- Some embedded videos may not have perfect caption synchronization.
We are working to address these issues and will update our website as soon as possible.