Accessibility Policy for Plate Me Happy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
At Plate Me Happy, we are deeply committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality on our website. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to make our website an inclusive and welcoming environment, in line with Canadian values of accessibility and inclusion.
Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These internationally recognized guidelines,
developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone. We have chosen Level AA as our target, and we are dedicated to maintaining and exceeding this standard through ongoing efforts.
Measures We Take
To uphold our commitment to accessibility, we implement the following measures:
– Inclusive Mission: We integrate accessibility as a core principle within our mission statement and throughout our business practices.
– Integrated Design: We embed accessibility considerations into every stage of our website’s design, development, and content creation processes.
– Regular Audits and Testing: We conduct regular accessibility audits and testing, utilizing both automated tools and manual reviews, to proactively identify and address potential barriers. We also engage with users with disabilities for feedback.
– Team Training: We provide ongoing and comprehensive accessibility training for our team members to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create and maintain accessible content.
– Clear Goals: We establish clear accessibility goals and assign responsibilities to relevant personnel to ensure accountability.
Accessibility Features
Our website incorporates the following features to enhance accessibility:
– Semantic HTML: We utilize semantic HTML structure to improve compatibility with screen readers, braille displays, and other assistive technologies.
– Keyboard Navigation: Our website supports full keyboard navigation, allowing users to access all interactive elements and content without relying on a mouse.
– Text Alternatives: We provide descriptive text alternatives (alt text) for all non-text content, such as images, to convey their meaning to users who cannot see them.
– Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make content readable for users with various visual
impairments.
– Resizable Text: Users can resize text without loss of content or functionality, accommodating diverse visual needs.
– Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain clear, consistent, and intuitive navigation throughout the website to facilitate easy browsing.
– Form Labels and Error Messages: All form fields are properly labeled, and error messages are clear, concise, and helpful to guide users.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
We aim to support the following browsers and assistive technologies to provide a broad accessible experience:
– Web Browsers: Latest stable versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
– Screen Readers: Popular screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Magnification Tools: Compatibility with various zoom and magnification tools.
– Speech Recognition Software: Support for speech recognition software for voice-controlled navigation.
– Keyboard-Only Navigation: Full functionality accessible via keyboard alone.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations to the accessibility of our website. We are continuously working to address these and improve the user
experience for everyone:
– Older Content: Some older content published before our current accessibility standards were fully implemented may not be entirely accessible. We are actively working to remediate this content.
– Third-Party Content: Content and applications from third-party providers (e.g., embedded videos, social media feeds, advertising platforms) may not be fully accessible. While we encourage our third-party partners to adopt accessible practices, we may have limited control over their accessibility features.
– Interactive Features: Some highly interactive features may have limited accessibility for certain assistive technologies. We are exploring and implementing solutions to enhance these areas.
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 do not hesitate to contact us. Your input is invaluable in our continuous efforts to improve accessibility.
Email: [email protected]
We strive to respond to all feedback within 3 business days.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect our ongoing efforts, changes in accessibility standards, and technological advancements.