Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Yumnights is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that delicious, healthy recipes and cooking resources should be available to all families, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access the web.

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and strive to adhere to accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Our goal is to meet or exceed these standards across all areas of our website, including:

Recipe pages and cooking instructions
Blog posts and cooking tips
Image descriptions and alternative text
Navigation and search functionality
Contact forms and newsletter signup

Accessibility Features

Current Accessibility Features

We have implemented several features to improve accessibility:

Visual Accessibility:

High contrast color schemes for better readability
Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
Clear, readable fonts throughout the site
Descriptive alternative text for recipe images and food photography
Proper heading structure for screen reader navigation

Navigation Accessibility:

Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
Skip navigation links to main content
Consistent navigation structure across all pages
Clear and descriptive link text
Breadcrumb navigation for easy orientation

Content Accessibility:

Recipe instructions written in clear, simple language
Logical reading order for recipe steps
Descriptive headings and subheadings
Ingredient lists formatted for easy scanning
Cooking time and difficulty level clearly indicated

Technical Accessibility:

Compatible with screen readers and assistive technologies
Proper semantic HTML markup
Form labels clearly associated with input fields
Error messages that are descriptive and helpful

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

We are continuously working to improve accessibility through:

Regular Testing:

Manual testing with keyboard navigation
Screen reader compatibility testing
Color contrast analysis
Mobile accessibility testing

Content Guidelines:

Writing recipe instructions in clear, step-by-step format
Providing alternative text for all cooking images
Using descriptive headings for recipe sections
Ensuring proper color contrast in all design elements

User Feedback Integration:

Regular accessibility audits and improvements
Incorporating user feedback to identify accessibility barriers
Staff training on accessibility best practices

Known Accessibility Issues

We are aware of and actively working to address the following accessibility challenges:

In Progress:

Some older recipe images may lack comprehensive alternative text descriptions
Video content accessibility features (captions and transcripts) are being added to existing content
Third-party social media embeds may not fully meet accessibility standards

Planned Improvements:

Enhanced recipe card accessibility features
Improved mobile navigation for users with motor impairments
Additional keyboard shortcuts for recipe actions (print, save, share)

Assistive Technologies

Our website has been tested with various assistive technologies, including:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Keyboard navigation
Voice recognition software
Mobile accessibility tools

If you experience difficulties with any assistive technology on our site, please let us know so we can address the issue.

Accessibility Support Features

Recipe Accessibility

Large Text Option: Use your browser’s zoom function (Ctrl/Cmd + Plus) to enlarge recipe text
Print-Friendly Recipes: All recipes are formatted for easy printing with clear, readable text
Mobile Optimization: Recipes are fully accessible on mobile devices and tablets
Voice Assistant Compatible: Recipe instructions work with voice assistants for hands-free cooking

Navigation Assistance

Keyboard Navigation: Use Tab to move through links, Enter to select, and Shift+Tab to go backwards
Skip Links: Press Tab when the page loads to access skip navigation options
Search Function: Use our search feature to quickly find specific recipes or cooking topics

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website comes from third-party providers (social media platforms, advertising networks, analytics tools). While we strive to choose accessible third-party services, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all external content.

We encourage third-party providers to maintain accessible content and will work with them to address any accessibility concerns.

Feedback and Contact Information

Your feedback is essential to help us improve accessibility. If you:

Encounter accessibility barriers on our website
Have suggestions for improving accessibility
Need assistance accessing any content
Require content in an alternative format

Please contact us:

Harper Sterling
Yumnights
Denver, CO
Email: harper@yumnights.com
Subject Line: “Accessibility Feedback”

When Contacting Us, Please Include:

Description of the accessibility barrier you encountered
The web page or recipe where you experienced the issue
The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
Your browser and operating system information
Any suggestions you have for improvement

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 3 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Alternative Access Methods

If you have difficulty accessing any content on our website, we can provide information in alternative formats:

Recipe content via email in text format
Large print versions of recipes
Simplified navigation instructions
Personal assistance in finding specific recipes or information

Legal Compliance

We are committed to compliance with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
State accessibility requirements

Accessibility Training

Our team receives regular training on:

Web accessibility best practices
Creating accessible content
Testing with assistive technologies
Understanding diverse user needs

Updates and Improvements

We review and update our accessibility measures regularly. This Accessibility Statement will be updated to reflect any changes in our accessibility status, ongoing improvements, or new features that enhance accessibility.

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility:

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on September 23, 2025. We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website for all users.