Accessibility Compliance Statement for Jackson Soul Catering

Compliance Status
At Jackson Soul Catering, based in Albany, New York, we are dedicated to ensuring that the internet is accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability. We are committed to maintaining a website that is inclusive and usable by the broadest possible audience.

To achieve this, we adhere as closely as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. These guidelines provide a framework for making web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, motor, cognitive, and more. By following these standards, we aim to ensure that our website is accessible to all.

Accessibility Features
Our website incorporates various technologies to enhance accessibility at all times. These include:

• An accessibility interface that allows individuals to customize the user interface (UI) and design according to their specific needs.
• An AI-powered application that continuously optimizes accessibility. This system adjusts the website’s HTML, ensuring functionality for screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Contact Information
If you encounter any accessibility issues or have questions, please contact us at crystal@jacksonsoulcatering.com

Screen-Reader and Keyboard Navigation
We implement ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes and behavioral adjustments to ensure compatibility with screen readers. Key features include:

• Screen-reader optimization: Our process ensures meaningful data is provided to screen readers using ARIA attributes, including accurate labels, descriptions for icons, and roles for elements like buttons and menus. Images are enhanced with ALT text and OCR technology for embedded text.
• Keyboard navigation optimization: The website supports keyboard-only navigation, including shortcuts such as Alt+1 for screen-reader mode and Alt+2 for content-skip menus. Keyboard users can navigate dropdowns, forms, and pop-ups seamlessly.

Disability Profiles Supported

• Epilepsy Safe Profile: Eliminates flashing animations and risky color combinations.
• Vision Impaired Profile: Adjusts for conditions like glaucoma and cataracts.
• Cognitive Disability Profile: Provides assistive features for focus and comprehension.
• ADHD Friendly Profile: Reduces distractions for easier browsing.
• Blind Users Profile: Compatible with screen readers such as JAWS and VoiceOver.
• Keyboard Navigation Profile: Enables motor-impaired individuals to navigate using keyboard shortcuts.

Additional UI, Design, and Readability Adjustments

• Font Adjustments: Modify size, spacing, alignment, and line height.
• Color Adjustments: Choose from contrast profiles or customize colors.
• Animations: Pause or disable animations for ease of use.
• Content Highlighting: Emphasize essential elements like links and titles.
• Audio Muting: Mute all audio instantly.
• Additional Tools: Virtual keyboard, cursor adjustments, and printing mode.

Assistive Technology and Browser Compatibility
We strive to support major browsers and assistive technologies, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and Microsoft Edge. Our website is compatible with JAWS and NVDA screen readers for both Windows and macOS.

Feedback and Continuous Improvement
Despite our efforts, there may still be areas requiring improvement. We continuously work to enhance accessibility by updating features and adopting new technologies.

If you have any feedback or need assistance, please contact us at crystal@jacksonsoulcatering.com.

Thank you for choosing Jackson Soul Catering. We are committed to making your experience as accessible as possible!