Accessibility Statement for Flavors of the Rainbow
Flavors of the Rainbow is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.
Our Commitment
We believe the website should be available and accessible to the widest audience possible, regardless of technology or ability. We are dedicated to making our website accessible by following the principles of universal design.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Flavors of the Rainbow takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
- Consistently using semantic HTML to structure content.
- Providing alternative text for all images, allowing users with screen readers to understand the content of the images.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Making website content navigable using the keyboard.
- Testing the website regularly using accessibility tools and assistive technologies.
- Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content (where applicable).
- Using clear and simple language to make content easier to understand.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Flavors of the Rainbow is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Specific Accessibility Features
- Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alternative text to convey their meaning to users of screen readers.
- Keyboard Navigation: The website is fully navigable using only a keyboard. Users can tab through links and form elements.
- Color Contrast: We have ensured sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to meet WCAG requirements.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements (e.g.,
,,) to structure content logically, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret. - Resizable Text: Users can resize text using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure, helping users easily find the information they need.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Flavors of the Rainbow, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Third-Party Content: Some third-party content (e.g., embedded videos from external platforms) may not be fully accessible. We are working to address this by choosing providers committed to accessibility.
- Older Content: Some older content may not fully meet current accessibility standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating this content.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Flavors of the Rainbow. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:
- Email: accessibility@flavorsoftherainbow.co.za
- Phone: +27 16 519 5902
- Postal Address: Accessibility Team, Flavors of the Rainbow, 12 Protea Road, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Flavors of the Rainbow relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance to the accessibility standards used.
Assessment Approach
Flavors of the Rainbow assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
- Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our development and content teams, using a combination of manual testing and automated tools.
- External Evaluation: We plan to engage external accessibility experts to conduct a comprehensive audit in the future.
Third Party Accessibility Evaluation
We value independent evaluations of our website's accessibility. To that end, we have partnered with
Accessibility First, Cape Town
, a leading accessibility consulting firm, to conduct regular audits. Their detailed reports help us identify and address any remaining accessibility issues.| Section | Conformance Level | Key Findings | Remediation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage | WCAG 2.1 AA | Minor contrast issues in footer; Missing ARIA labels on social media icons. | Contrast issues resolved; ARIA labels added. |
| Recipes Page | WCAG 2.1 A | Inconsistent heading structure; Alt text missing for some decorative images. | Heading structure corrected; Decorative images have null alt attributes. |
| Contact Form | WCAG 2.1 AA | Missing labels for some form fields. | Labels added and associated with form fields. |
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please contact us using the details above. We take all complaints seriously and will investigate thoroughly.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on 15 November 2023 and last updated on 26 February 2026.