Our Commitment to Website Accessibility

At GourmetGo, we believe that everyone should have seamless access to the culinary delights and convenient services we offer. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive digital environment, and this commitment is reflected in our continuous efforts to make our website, GourmetGo.tech, as accessible as possible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We aim not only to meet but to exceed the stringent standards set forth by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, targeting Level AA compliance across our entire platform.

Our vision is to ensure that browsing our menu, placing an order, or finding information about your favorite restaurants is an effortless and enjoyable experience for everyone, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use. We recognize that accessibility is not just a feature, but a fundamental aspect of good design and user experience. By adhering to these principles, we aim to remove barriers and create a truly welcoming online space for the vibrant Silicon Valley community and beyond.

Comprehensive Accessibility Features

We have meticulously integrated a range of features into GourmetGo.tech to enhance usability and ensure compatibility with various assistive technologies:

Semantic Structure and Intuitive Navigation:

Our website is built using semantic HTML5 elements, providing a clear and logical structure that screen readers can easily interpret. Comprehensive use of ARIA landmarks helps users quickly navigate between distinct sections like the main content, navigation menus, and footer. Keyboard-only navigation is fully supported, with visible focus indicators ensuring users always know their current position on the page.

Rich Text Alternatives:

All informative images on our platform, from mouth-watering food photography to illustrative icons, are accompanied by descriptive alternative text (alt text). This ensures that users who cannot see the images, such as those using screen readers, receive the same essential information. Decorative images are appropriately marked to be ignored by assistive technologies.

Flexible Text Scaling and Readability:

Users have the freedom to adjust text size according to their personal needs and preferences using their browser's zoom functionality. Our responsive design ensures that content reflows gracefully, maintaining readability and layout integrity without loss of functionality, even at higher zoom levels.

High Contrast and Color Considerations:

The color palette for GourmetGo.tech has been carefully selected to provide sufficient contrast between text and background elements. This adheres to WCAG contrast ratio requirements, making content more legible for users with low vision or color blindness, and improving the overall reading experience for all users.

Clear Form Labels and Instructions:

All form fields on our website are associated with clear, descriptive labels. This is crucial for users interacting with forms via screen readers, as it provides context and clarity for input requirements. Error messages are presented clearly and programmatically linked to the relevant form fields, guiding users to correct any issues.

Transcripts for Multimedia:

For any video or audio content we may provide in the future, we commit to including accurate captions and transcripts to ensure that all users can access the information presented.

Compatibility with Assistive Technologies

We rigorously test GourmetGo.tech to ensure it works harmoniously with a wide range of assistive technologies commonly used by individuals with disabilities. This includes:

Screen Readers:

Our website is compatible with leading screen readers such as JAWS (Job Access With Speech), NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access), and Apple's VoiceOver, enabling users to navigate and comprehend website content audibly.

Screen Magnification Software:

Users who benefit from enlarged screen views can effectively use their preferred screen magnification tools without encountering layout disruptions or inaccessible content.

Voice Command and Control Software:

We ensure that all interactive elements can be easily selected and activated using voice commands, supporting users who rely on dictation or voice control for website interaction.

Keyboard-Only Navigation Tools:

For users who cannot use a mouse, every interactive element, link, button, and form control is fully accessible and operable using only keyboard commands.