ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Accessibility Statement for DineNoire.com

At DineNoire, we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Our mission to highlight and support Black-owned restaurants, lounges, bars, food brands, spirits, and cuisines extends to ensuring an inclusive online experience for all users.

Our Commitment

We strive to provide a website that is easy to navigate, functional, and accessible to the widest audience possible. Whether you are using assistive technologies, such as screen readers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices, we aim to deliver an equitable and enjoyable experience.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using a keyboard, ensuring users can access all content without a mouse.
Alt Text for Images: Images on DineNoire.com include alternative text descriptions to aid users relying on screen readers.
Readable Text: We use clear, high-contrast text to improve readability and ensure content is accessible for users with visual impairments.
Responsive Design: Our site is fully optimized for various screen sizes and devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.
Accessible Forms: All forms are labeled clearly and designed to be compatible with assistive technologies.

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to enhance the accessibility of DineNoire.com by:

Conducting regular audits of our website to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our standard for accessibility compliance.
Incorporating feedback from users to improve their experience.

Third-Party Content

Some areas of our website may feature third-party content or integrations, such as social media links or maps. While we strive to ensure accessibility across all content, we recommend contacting those providers directly for additional support if needed.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues accessing content on DineNoire.com or have suggestions for improving our accessibility, please let us know. We value your feedback and are committed to addressing any barriers you may face.

Thank you for supporting our mission to celebrate and uplift Black-owned businesses. Your experience matters to us, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible online space for everyone

This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].

We at [enter organization / business name] are working to make our site [enter site name and address] accessible to people with disabilities.

What Web Accessibility Is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility Adjustments on This Site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of Partial Compliance With the Standard Due to Third-Party Content[only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility Arrangements in the Organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]