Backyard Toastyâs Accessibility Statement
At Backyard Toasty, we believe everyone should have equal access to information about fire pits and outdoor fire experiences. This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing commitment to making our website usable for all visitors, regardless of ability or technology.
Our Commitment
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards. Our goal is to ensure that Backyard Toasty is accessible to people with disabilities and provides a positive experience for all users.
We work to maintain compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards, which help make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
Accessibility Features
Weâve implemented the following features to make our website more accessible:
- Keyboard Navigation: All website functionality is available using only a keyboard
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Our content is structured and tagged for optimal screen reader performance
- Alternative Text: All images include descriptive alt text that conveys their meaning and context
- Readable Fonts: We use legible fonts and appropriate font sizes throughout the site
- Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG AA standards for contrast ratios
- Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality or content
- Consistent Navigation: Our site structure and navigation remain consistent throughout all pages
- Clear Language: We use plain language and avoid unnecessary jargon in our content
- Mobile Responsive: Our site works fully on various devices and screen sizes
- Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML structure to support assistive technologies
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and provide a better user experience for everyone.
While we strive for full compliance, web accessibility is an ongoing process, and we continue to test and improve our site regularly.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Backyard Toasty. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know:
Email: john@backyardtoasty.com
When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:
- The specific page or content youâre having trouble with
- A description of the problem you encountered
- The assistive technology youâre using (if applicable)
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues.
Known Limitations
While we strive for full accessibility, some limitations may exist:
- User-Generated Content: Comments and user submissions may not always meet our accessibility standards, though we moderate content when possible
- Third-Party Content: Embedded content from other websites (such as videos or social media posts) may not meet full accessibility standards
- Legacy Content: Some older articles may contain content that we havenât fully optimized yet
We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all content.
Assessment and Testing
We assess the accessibility of Backyard Toasty through multiple methods:
- Regular self-evaluation using accessibility best practices
- Automated testing tools to identify potential issues
- Manual testing with keyboard navigation and screen readers
- User feedback from visitors with disabilities
- Periodic reviews of new content and features
Last Updated: July 15, 2025
This accessibility statement reflects our current efforts and will be updated as we continue to improve our websiteâs accessibility.
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