Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Cartcuterie is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

• Logical heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
• Keyboard navigation support
• Skip to main content links
• Consistent navigation across pages
• Clear focus indicators

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant)
• Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Responsive design for various screen sizes
• Clear visual indicators for interactive elements

Content

• Descriptive alt text for all images
• ARIA labels for interactive components
• Semantic HTML markup
• Clear and simple language
• Properly labeled form fields

Interactive Elements

• All functionality available via keyboard
• Visible focus states
• Error messages clearly identified
• Form validation with descriptive messages
• Accessible dropdown menus and modals

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Alternative input devices

Browser Compatibility

Our website works best with modern browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Apple Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Note: Older browser versions may not support all accessibility features.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Known issues include:

• Third-party embedded content (Instagram feed) may have limited accessibility
• Some images are decorative and may not provide value to screen reader users
• PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we're working on this)

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all content.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly:

• Audit our website for accessibility compliance
• Test with assistive technologies
• Gather feedback from users with disabilities
• Update our practices based on latest WCAG guidelines
• Train our team on accessibility best practices

Accessibility Assistance

If you need assistance accessing any content or have difficulty using any features on our website, we're here to help:

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website is provided by third parties (e.g., social media feeds, payment processors). While we strive to ensure these services are accessible, we cannot always guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

Please include the following in your message:

• The page URL where you experienced the issue
• A description of the accessibility barrier
• Your preferred contact method
• Any assistive technology you were using

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may:

• Request escalation to our management team
• File a complaint with relevant disability rights organizations
• Contact accessibility advocacy groups in your region

Technical Specifications

Our website relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

• HTML5
• WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
• CSS3
• JavaScript (with graceful degradation)
• Next.js framework with accessibility optimizations