Accessibility Statement for The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind 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 goal is to provide a website that is accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with 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 digital services. As such, The Daily Grind strives to adhere to the following principles:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, captions for videos, and ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background colors.
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. This includes making all functionality available from a keyboard, providing enough time for users to read and use content, and avoiding content that causes seizures.
• Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. This includes making text readable and understandable, making content appear and operate in predictable ways, and helping users avoid and correct mistakes.
• Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following features:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements (e.g., <article>, <nav>, <aside>, <header>, <footer>) to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) that accurately conveys the content and function of the image. For example, the image of a latte has the alt text: "Close-up of beautiful latte art in a white cup," offering a descriptive alternative for users who cannot see the image.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements. We use CSS variables to easily adjust these colors for different themes.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The navigation menu is at the top of each page and includes links to: Home, Menu, About Us, Contact, Reservations, and Accessibility.
• Skip to Content Link: A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass repetitive navigation and quickly access the main content.
• Forms Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled, and instructions are provided to help users complete forms accurately.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices, including mobile phones and tablets, ensuring that all users can access the content.
• Dark Theme: We provide a dark theme option to improve readability for users with light sensitivity or visual impairments.
• Table Captions and Scope Attributes: Tables include captions to describe their content, and scope attributes are used to associate header cells with their corresponding data cells, making tables more accessible to screen reader users.

Ongoing Efforts

The Daily Grind is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and make updates to address any accessibility issues that may arise. We also conduct user testing with individuals with disabilities to gather feedback and ensure that our website meets their needs.

We leverage automated accessibility testing tools and manual reviews to identify and rectify accessibility issues. Our team actively participates in accessibility training to stay informed about the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations to the accessibility of our website. For example, some older content may not be fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are working to address these limitations as quickly as possible.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Daily Grind website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (206) 555-2323
• Address: 270 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and address any accessibility concerns.

Conformance Status

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Date

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.

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