Accessibility

The Sustainable Herbs Initiative (SHI) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually working to improve the user experience for all visitors and strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at the AA level.

Our Commitment:

We believe that everyone deserves equitable access to information and services online. In pursuit of this goal, we are actively taking steps to make our website as accessible as possible for people with disabilities.

Measures Taken:

To achieve and maintain accessibility, we are undertaking various measures, including:

 

  • Adhering to WCAG 2.2 AA: We are designing and developing our website with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 Level AA in mind. These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities.
  • Semantic HTML: We are using semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content logically, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and navigate.
  • Alternative Text for Images: All meaningful images and non-text content will include descriptive alternative text, allowing screen reader users to understand the content.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Our website will be navigable using only a keyboard, ensuring accessibility for users who cannot use a mouse.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We are ensuring that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG requirements, making content easier to read for users with low vision.
  • Clear and Consistent Navigation: We are designing our website with clear and consistent navigation to help users easily find the information they need.
  • Resizable Text: Users will be able to resize text in their browsers without loss of content or functionality.
  • Form Accessibility: We are working to make all forms accessible, including proper labeling and clear instructions.
  • Video and Audio Accessibility: Where applicable, we will provide captions and transcripts for video and audio content.
  • Regular Monitoring and Testing: We are committed to regularly monitoring and testing our website for accessibility to identify and address any potential barriers.

 

Ongoing Efforts:

Accessibility is an ongoing process. We are continually learning and implementing best practices to improve our website’s accessibility. Our efforts include:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing using both automated tools and manual review.
  • Providing training to our content creators and developers on accessibility best practices.
  • Considering accessibility in all stages of our website design and development process.

Feedback:

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Sustainable Herbs Initiative website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact use our contact form to get ahold of us.

We will make every reasonable effort to address your concerns promptly.

Date of Statement:

This statement was last updated on April 18, 2025.