Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to berryhouse.ca, the website of 🍓 Berry House.
Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We believe the web should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, and we continually work to improve the user experience for all visitors.
Accessibility Features
This website has been designed and developed with accessibility in mind, incorporating the following features:
Structural Accessibility
- Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML5 elements (
<header>,<main>,<nav>,<footer>) to provide clear document structure - Skip Links: A "Skip to main content" link at the top of each page allows keyboard users to bypass navigation
- Headings: Logical heading hierarchy (h1–h6) to support screen reader navigation
- Landmarks: ARIA landmarks and roles to identify major page regions
Visual Accessibility
- Colour Contrast: Text meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text), with dark/light theme parity
- A11y Menu: Use the accessibility menu in the header to adjust font size, contrast, and motion preferences; preferences are saved in your browser
- Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
- Focus Indicators: Clear visible focus states for all interactive elements
- Reduced Motion: Reduced-motion mode and respectful animations
Keyboard Navigation
- Full Keyboard Access: All functionality is available via keyboard
- Tab Order: Logical tab order that follows the visual layout
- No Keyboard Traps: Users can navigate in and out of all components
Content Accessibility
- Alt Text: Meaningful alternative text for all informative images; decorative images marked appropriately
- Link Text: Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
- Form Labels: All form inputs have properly associated labels
- Plain Language: Plain-language content with clear hierarchy
- Performance: Performance budgets to keep pages fast on low-end devices
- Privacy: Privacy-respecting analytics; no invasive tracking
Technical Standards
This website aims to conform to:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
- Section 508 (US federal accessibility standards)
- EN 301 549 (European accessibility requirements)
Technologies Used
- HTML5 semantic markup
- ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) where appropriate
- CSS3 with accessibility considerations
- Minimal JavaScript with keyboard and screen reader support
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, there may be some limitations:
- Some older blog posts may not meet current accessibility standards
- Third-party content (embedded videos, social media widgets) may have varying accessibility levels
- We are continually working to identify and fix accessibility issues
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: hi@berryhouse.ca
- Contact Form: /contact
Reporting Issues
When reporting accessibility issues, please include:
- The URL of the page where you encountered the issue
- The nature of the accessibility barrier
- The assistive technology or browser you were using
- Any steps to reproduce the issue
We will make every effort to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and address issues in a timely manner.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:
- Test the site with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
- Review new content for accessibility before publishing
- Stay updated on accessibility best practices and guidelines
- Audit the site periodically with automated and manual checks to identify and fix issues
External Resources
For more information about web accessibility:
This accessibility statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the current state of the website's accessibility.
If you need information in an alternative format or require assistance accessing any content on this site, please don't hesitate to contact us.