Accessibility & Website Help

The Cottage 12 website has been designed to be substantially compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, ensuring that content is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with a wide range of abilities.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions on how we can improve your experience, please reach out to us:
📧 info@bluefinwebdesign.ca
📍 Based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Accessibility measures include:

  • Keyboard navigability and logical tab order
  • Descriptive alt text for meaningful images
  • Sufficient colour contrast for readability
  • Proper use of semantic HTML and ARIA attributes
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Clear link descriptions and heading hierarchy

Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, can comfortably navigate and enjoy the content on our site.

This website is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain accessibility as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity.

Tips for Improving Accessibility in Your Browser

Many web browsers and operating systems offer built-in tools and settings to improve accessibility:

Zoom In/Out

  • Windows: Press Ctrl and + to zoom in, Ctrl and - to zoom out
  • Mac: Press Cmd and + to zoom in, Cmd and - to zoom out

Increase Text Size

Most browsers allow you to adjust text size independently from page zoom through browser settings or preferences.

Use a Screen Reader

  • Windows: NVDA (free), JAWS (paid)
  • Mac: VoiceOver (built-in)
  • ChromeOS: ChromeVox (built-in)
  • Mobile Devices: TalkBack (Android) or VoiceOver (iOS)

Change Colour Contrast

Enable high contrast mode in your operating system or use browser extensions like High Contrast for Chrome to adjust colours on web pages.

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate pages using your keyboard:

  • Tab to move forward
  • Shift + Tab to move backward
  • Enter to activate a link or button
  • Arrow keys for scrolling or menu movement

If you need help using any of these tools or experience difficulty accessing content on our site, we welcome your feedback. We’re here to help.

How can I make the text on your website larger?

You can zoom in using your browser:
Windows: Press Ctrl and +
Mac: Press Cmd and +
Most browsers also allow you to increase font size in their settings menu.

What screen readers are available for my device?

Windows: NVDA (free), JAWS (paid)
Mac/iOS: VoiceOver (built-in)
ChromeOS: ChromeVox
Android: TalkBack

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