Accessibility Statement for The Salty Siren
The Salty Siren is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, which provides a wide range of recommendations for making web content more accessible. By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to make our website more user-friendly for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all images to ensure users who rely on screen readers can understand the content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We maintain a clear and consistent navigation structure throughout the website to help users easily find what they are looking for.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with visual impairments.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers to interpret and present the information.
- Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Salty Siren is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of The Salty Siren, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Third-party Content: Some of our content is provided by third parties, and we are working with them to ensure it meets accessibility standards.
- Older Content: Some older content may not fully comply with the latest accessibility guidelines. We are in the process of updating this content.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Salty Siren. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website.
Contact us:
- Email: accessibility@saltysirencuisine.co.za
- Phone: +27 70 426 3666 (Ask for the Accessibility Team)
- Postal Address: The Salty Siren Accessibility Team, 12 Seafarer's Way, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of The Salty Siren relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
The Salty Siren assessed the accessibility of this website through the following approaches:
- Self-evaluation: The website was self-tested by The Salty Siren using automated accessibility testing tools and manual testing techniques.
- External evaluation: The website was evaluated externally by Zola Ndlovu, an independent accessibility consultant from Accessibility Allies, Cape Town.
Formal Complaints
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on 27 October 2023 and last updated on 27 October 2023.
Disclaimer
The Salty Siren will continue to update its accessibility policies and procedures as new technologies emerge and as accessibility best practices evolve. We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to all users, regardless of ability.