Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At CafeDelight, we believe that everyone should have equal access to our online content and services. We are dedicated to ensuring our website is user-friendly and accessible to individuals with disabilities. This accessibility statement outlines the measures we have taken to improve the accessibility of CafeDelight.com and our ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance its accessibility.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities. This includes addressing issues such as:

• Providing text alternatives for non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Making our website navigable using a keyboard.
• Ensuring compatibility with screen reader software.
• Using clear and simple language.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

We have implemented several features to enhance the accessibility of our website, including:

• Alternative Text: All images and non-text elements have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for screen readers and users who cannot see the images.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated entirely using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
• Font Sizing: Users can adjust the font size using their browser settings to make the text more readable.
• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content logically, making it easier for screen readers to interpret and present the information to users.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, such as screen readers, about the roles, states, and properties of interactive elements.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our navigation to be clear, consistent, and easy to understand, allowing users to find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
• Forms: All forms are structured with proper labels and instructions to ensure that users with disabilities can easily fill them out.

Assistive Technologies Compatibility

CafeDelight's website has been designed and tested to be compatible with a variety of assistive technologies, including screen readers such as:

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access): A free and open-source screen reader for Windows.
• JAWS (Job Access With Speech): A popular screen reader for Windows.
• VoiceOver: A screen reader built into macOS and iOS devices.
• ChromeVox: A screen reader extension for the Chrome browser.

We regularly test our website with these and other assistive technologies to ensure that it remains accessible to all users.

Website Structure and Navigation

We have carefully structured our website to ensure ease of navigation. Key elements include:

• Consistent Navigation Menus: The primary navigation menu is consistent across all pages, making it easy for users to find their way around the site.
• Clear Headings: We use clear and descriptive headings to organize our content, making it easier for users to scan and understand the structure of each page.
• Skip Navigation Links: We provide skip navigation links to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and jump directly to the main content of each page.
• Site Search: A search function is available on most pages to allow users to quickly find specific information.

Color Contrast and Font Sizing Details

Ensuring readability is a priority. Details of our approach include:

• Color Contrast Ratio: We maintain a color contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for text and background colors, as required by WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
• User-Adjustable Font Sizes: Users can easily adjust the font size using their browser settings to increase or decrease the size of the text as needed. We use relative font sizing units (e.g., em, rem) to ensure that the text scales properly when users adjust their browser settings.
• Avoidance of Color as the Sole Indicator: We avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information, as this can be problematic for users with color blindness. Instead, we use additional visual cues, such as text labels or icons, to supplement color-coded information.

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content provided by third parties, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure that all third-party content is accessible, we cannot guarantee that it will always meet the same accessibility standards as our own content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Regularly auditing our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
• Soliciting feedback from users with disabilities and incorporating their suggestions into our accessibility efforts.

Feedback and Contact Information

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

• Email: accessibility@cafedelight.com
• Phone: (555) 987-6543
• Mailing Address: CafeDelight Accessibility Team, 14 Oak Street, Pleasantville, CA 91234

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues that you report.

Accessibility Conformance Report

Below is a summary table detailing our conformance status with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This table provides a high-level overview of our efforts to meet these accessibility standards.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Conformance Status

WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion	Status	Notes
1.1.1 Non-text Content	Fully Supports	All non-text content has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships	Fully Supports	Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation are programmatically determinable or are available in text.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)	Fully Supports	Text and background color contrast ratio meets or exceeds 4.5:1.
2.1.1 Keyboard	Fully Supports	All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)	Fully Supports	The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone, or from the link text together with its programmatically determined link context.
3.1.1 Language of Page	Fully Supports	The default human language of each web page can be programmatically determined.

This statement was last updated on October 26, 2023, and is subject to change as we continue to improve the accessibility of our website.

Legal Disclaimer

CafeDelight is committed to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website to comply with applicable standards and guidelines. However, it is important to note that providing a fully accessible website may not always be possible due to certain technical limitations or third-party content. Therefore, CafeDelight does not guarantee that its website is fully accessible in all areas at all times.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, we encourage you to contact us with your feedback and suggestions. We will make every effort to address your concerns and to improve the accessibility of our website for all users. Your input is valuable to us, and we appreciate your assistance in helping us create a more inclusive online experience.

Please note that CafeDelight shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from the use or inability to use our website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. This legal disclaimer is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by applicable law.

We hope that CafeDelight is a welcoming experience for everyone and we are constantly working to improve it further.