Accessibility Statement for The Daily Grind

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At The Daily Grind, we are committed to ensuring that our website and online services are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to provide a website that is accessible to all.

We are dedicated to continuously improving the user experience for everyone and adhere to accessibility standards and guidelines. Our commitment is to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, adhering to the principles of Universal Design.

This statement applies to all content available on the domain thedailygrindcafe.com.

Accessibility Guidelines and Standards

The Daily Grind strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA is recognized internationally as the benchmark for website accessibility.

We have implemented a variety of technical and organizational measures to ensure that our website is accessible, including:

  • Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
  • Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
  • Using semantic HTML to structure content in a meaningful way.
  • Making the website navigable using a keyboard.
  • Providing clear and consistent navigation.
  • Ensuring that all interactive elements are properly labeled.
  • Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content where applicable.
  • Ensuring forms are accessible and provide clear instructions.

Our website is regularly tested for accessibility using both automated tools and manual testing techniques. We also involve users with disabilities in our testing process to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

To ensure the accessibility of The Daily Grind website, we have implemented the following features:

  • Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text, allowing screen reader users to understand the content of the images.
  • Keyboard Navigation: The entire website can be navigated using a keyboard, ensuring access for users who cannot use a mouse.
  • Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements (e.g., <article>, <nav>, <aside>) to structure content logically and meaningfully, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret the page.
  • Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision.
  • Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on the website using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
  • Form Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels, making it easier for users to understand the purpose of each field.
  • ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
  • Consistent Navigation: The website has a consistent navigation structure, making it easier for users to find the information they need.
  • Skip to Content Link: A "Skip to Content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content.

Assistive Technologies Supported

The Daily Grind website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
  • Screen magnifiers: ZoomText, MAGic
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Voice recognition software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking

We regularly test our website with these assistive technologies to ensure compatibility and identify any potential issues.

Providing Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Daily Grind website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve the accessibility of our website, please contact us:

We will do our best to respond to your feedback within five business days. Please be as specific as possible when describing the accessibility issue you encountered, including the URL of the page where you experienced the issue and the assistive technology you were using.

Our Accessibility Officer, Ms. Eleanor Vance, oversees all accessibility-related initiatives and is responsible for ensuring that our website and online services are accessible to everyone.

The Daily Grind is also committed to providing accessible customer service in our physical location. Our staff is trained to assist customers with disabilities, and we offer a variety of accommodations, such as:

  • Assistance with ordering
  • Table service
  • Accessible seating
  • Large print menus

If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility at our physical location, please contact us using the information above.

Ongoing Efforts and Future Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort at The Daily Grind. We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website and online services. Our future accessibility efforts include:

  • Conducting regular accessibility audits of our website.
  • Providing accessibility training to our staff.
  • Involving users with disabilities in our testing process.
  • Staying up-to-date on the latest accessibility guidelines and standards.
  • Implementing new accessibility features and technologies as they become available.
  • Updating our website content to ensure it is accessible.

We believe that by working together, we can create a website that is accessible to everyone.

Supported Browsers and Operating Systems

Our website is designed to function optimally across a range of modern browsers and operating systems. We regularly test our site to ensure compatibility and a consistent user experience. The officially supported browsers include:

  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Microsoft Edge (latest version)

We also aim to provide a reasonable level of support for users on older browsers, although some features may not function perfectly. In terms of operating systems, we support:

  • Windows 10 and 11
  • macOS (latest versions)
  • iOS (latest versions)
  • Android (latest versions)

If you encounter any issues while using our website on a specific browser or operating system, please let us know through the contact information provided above. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the accessibility of our site for all users.