NourishWell is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. This accessibility statement describes our ongoing efforts to provide an inclusive online experience.
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. NourishWell strives to be conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. While we are working towards full compliance, there may be some areas where we are still making improvements.
NourishWell takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the website:
All images on the NourishWell website include descriptive alternative text. This ensures that users who are unable to see images can still understand the content and purpose of the image. For example, an image of a salad might have the alt text "Fresh garden salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce."
The NourishWell website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. Users can use the tab key to move through interactive elements, and the enter key to activate links and buttons. Clear focus indicators are provided to show users which element is currently selected.
We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This makes it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content on our website. We adhere to WCAG guidelines for color contrast ratios.
We use semantic HTML elements such as <header>, <nav>, <main>, <article>, <aside>, and <footer> to structure the content of our website. This helps assistive technologies understand the organization of the page and provide a better user experience.
We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of interactive elements. This includes using ARIA labels, descriptions, and roles to enhance accessibility.
The text on the NourishWell website is scalable. Users can increase or decrease the text size using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
All forms on our website are designed to be accessible. Form fields are properly labeled, and error messages are clear and informative. We provide instructions and hints to help users complete forms successfully.
All video content on the NourishWell website includes captions and transcripts. This allows users who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the audio content. Transcripts are also available for users who prefer to read the content.
NourishWell conducts regular accessibility testing using both automated tools and manual testing methods. We use tools such as WAVE, Axe, and Google Lighthouse to identify potential accessibility issues. We also conduct manual testing with assistive technologies such as screen readers to ensure that our website is usable by people with disabilities.
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the NourishWell website, there may be some limitations. We are aware of the following potential issues:
We are working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the NourishWell website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement. You can contact us using the following methods:
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Accessibility of NourishWell relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
NourishWell assessed the accessibility of the website by the following approaches:
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint. Please send your complaint in writing to the address below:
NourishWell Accessibility Committee
123 Health Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C3
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This statement was created on October 26, 2023, and last updated on October 27, 2023.