We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level to the best of our ability.
If you have trouble accessing any part of our website, please contact us at info@bernalcutlery.com.
Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to help users with various disabilities access our website effectively.
Compliance Status
Our website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We also aim to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Accessibility Act requirements. These guidelines and regulations explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. We acknowledge that some aspects of our website may not yet achieve full compliance, and we are actively working to address these areas.
Accessibility Features Available
Our website implements the Accessibly App, which provides a variety of tools to enhance website accessibility:
Visual Adjustments
- Bigger Text: Increase text size up to 3x for better readability (WCAG 2.1/1.4.4)
- Bigger Cursor: Enhanced cursor visibility for easier navigation
- Color Adjustments: Invert colors, adjust contrast, brightness, and saturation
- Grayscale Mode: Convert website to grayscale for users with visual impairments
- Hide Images: Reduce visual distractions for easier reading
Reading and Navigation Aids
- Reading Line: Adds a guide line to help follow text
- Reading Mask: Places a mask over text to isolate lines and enhance focus
- Readable Fonts: Converts to highly legible fonts for better comprehension
- Highlight Links: Makes links more prominent for easier navigation
- Dyslexic Fonts: Special typography for users with dyslexia
- Page Structure: Simplified layout options for easier navigation
Assistive Technologies
- Keyboard Navigation: Full website control using keyboard (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter)
- Alt Text for Images: AI-generated image descriptions where manual ones aren't provided
- Read Page Aloud: Text-to-speech functionality
- Stop Animations: Pause motion content for users with vestibular disorders
Limitations and Feedback
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Content provided by third parties, user-generated content, or certain legacy pages may not be fully accessible. We are continuously working to improve our website's accessibility.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. We are committed to addressing these issues promptly.
Technical Information
The accessibility features on this website are provided through the Accessibly App, which utilizes several technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks to enhance accessibility. Our implementation strives to be compatible with major screen readers and assistive technologies.
Legal Disclaimer
While we strive to adhere to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and provide accessible content, we cannot guarantee that our website will be accessible to all users under all circumstances. This website is provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied.
In no event shall we be liable for any damages arising from or related to:
- Inability to access or use the website
- Any alleged non-compliance with accessibility laws or regulations
- Any disruption or errors in the functionality of accessibility features
By using this website, you agree to hold us harmless from any claims related to website accessibility issues. We are committed to addressing accessibility barriers in good faith but cannot guarantee immediate resolution in all cases.
Invert colors
Invert the colors of the website content. For those with decreased vision, the high contrast greatly helps to read the site better.
Tweak Contrast | WCAG 2.1 / 1.4.6
This feature lets users manually select from two options: to enhance the contrast of the website or to decrease the contrast.
Tweak Brightness | WCAG 2.1 / 1.4.6
This feature lets users update the brightness on the site. The content can either be made brighter or darker.
Grayscale | WCAG 2.1 / 1.4.6
Users can turn on grayscale, making the website content appear only in shades of gray. This benefits people with visual impairment.
Reading Line
Add a supportive reading line to the site.
Readable fonts
Convert the fonts available on-site to one of the most easily readable fonts: Helvetica.
Alt Text and Images
Ability to read alt text of images. As of now, our tool has added a feature where alt descriptions for images without them are generated using Google's Vision AI. In the event that you haven't manually written these image descriptions yourself, this greatly helps people with visual impairment browse your site.
Tooltips | WCAG 2.1 / 2.5.3
Add labels to images that contain a written description of the image.
Highlight links
Highlight links to make them more prominent.
Hide images
Hide images on the site. This provides better site readability for people with visual impairment.
Read page
A feature that allows a voice to read the text on your site out loud to visitors.
Notes & Feedback
We always try to update our services and operate in the best possible manner to benefit all of our clients and their site visitors. If you experience any issues with the Accessibly App provided service, however, please email hello@accessiblyapp.com. We respond within 3 business days.
We cannot control or correct problems with third-party sites, but please let us know if you encounter difficulty with any sites we link to so we can pass the information along to the site owners. You may also want to address your concerns directly to these third parties.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our accessibility efforts or encounter any barriers while using our website, please contact us: info@bernalcutlery.com