Accessibility Statement for Cozy Corner Cafe

Commitment to Accessibility

At Cozy Corner Cafe, located in the heart of Portland's Hawthorne District, we are deeply committed to ensuring that our website and its content are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our digital presence. Our commitment aligns with the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, aiming for Level AA compliance. This means we strive to make our website perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

Our team understands the importance of inclusivity and strives to create an online experience that caters to a diverse audience. This includes people with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. We are dedicated to providing a user-friendly and accessible website that meets the needs of all our customers, allowing them to easily browse our menu, learn about our story, contact us, and stay informed about our latest events.

Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure our website is as accessible as possible, we have implemented various features and practices, including:

• Semantic HTML: Using proper HTML5 semantic elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies like screen readers to navigate and understand the information.
• Alternative Text for Images: Providing descriptive alternative text (alt text) for all images on our website, allowing users with visual impairments to understand the content and purpose of the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Ensuring that all interactive elements on our website can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard, providing accessibility for users who cannot use a mouse.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: Maintaining sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Designing a clear and consistent navigation structure that allows users to easily find the information they need.
• Resizable Text: Allowing users to resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality, accommodating users with visual impairments.
• Form Accessibility: Ensuring that all forms on our website are accessible, with proper labels, instructions, and error handling, making it easier for users to complete forms accurately.
• Video Captions: Providing captions for all videos on our website, ensuring that users who are deaf or hard of hearing can understand the video content.
• ARIA Attributes: Using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of dynamic content and complex user interface components, making them more accessible to assistive technologies.

Assistive Technologies

We are committed to ensuring that our website is compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen Readers: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver to ensure that it provides a seamless and accessible experience for users with visual impairments.
• Screen Magnifiers: We have designed our website to be compatible with screen magnifiers, allowing users with low vision to zoom in on content without losing clarity or functionality.
• Voice Recognition Software: We have optimized our website for use with voice recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, enabling users to navigate and interact with our website using their voice.
• Keyboard-Only Navigation: As mentioned above, our website is fully navigable using only a keyboard, making it accessible to users who cannot use a mouse.

Ongoing Efforts

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website to identify and address any accessibility issues, and we stay informed about the latest accessibility standards and best practices. We also welcome feedback from our users, as it helps us to identify areas where we can further improve our website's accessibility.

Feedback

We value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have any suggestions on how we can improve our website's accessibility, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your input is crucial in helping us create a more inclusive and accessible online experience for everyone.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, or if you would like to provide feedback, please contact us using the following information:

Accessibility Coordinator: Eleanor Vance

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (503) 555-2345

Address: 321 Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

We are committed to responding to your inquiries in a timely and helpful manner. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the accessibility of our website.

Thank you for visiting Cozy Corner Cafe online. We look forward to welcoming you to our cafe in the Hawthorne District!