Accessibility Statement | Fresh Food Network

Our Commitment

Fresh Food Network is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe food access information should be barrier-free, and we strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features across our platform:

Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard, including our map, search, and navigation menus
Screen Reader Support: Our pages use semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and descriptive alt text for images
Skip Navigation: A "Skip to main content" link is provided on every page
Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements
Responsive Design: Our site adapts to all screen sizes and supports text resizing up to 200%
Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements
Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text
Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels and error messages

Standards We Follow

Our accessibility efforts are guided by:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III
WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) best practices

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

Interactive Maps: Our Mapbox-powered maps may have limited screen reader support. We provide an alternative list view of all locations for full accessibility.
Third-Party Content: Some embedded content from third-party services may not fully meet accessibility standards.
User-Uploaded Images: Photos uploaded by community members may not always include descriptive alt text.

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across the platform.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation
Switch devices and other alternative input devices

Need Help?

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website or need information in an alternative format, please contact us. We take accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address your concerns promptly.

Email: accessibility@freshfoodnetwork.org
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days

When contacting us, please describe the issue you encountered and the assistive technology you are using, so we can address it effectively.