Sapori d'Italia

Accessibility Statement for Sapori d'Italia

At Sapori d'Italia, located in the heart of Florence, Italy, we are committed to ensuring that our online marketplace is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to the flavors and traditions of Italy, regardless of their abilities.

This accessibility statement outlines our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and provide a positive and inclusive experience for all users. We are continually working to enhance our site's usability and adherence to accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Sapori d'Italia is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities by striving to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments.

Our commitment includes:

• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content. This allows users who rely on screen readers to understand the content and purpose of these elements.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background. This helps users with low vision to easily read and understand the content on our site.
• Using clear and simple language throughout our website. This makes it easier for users with cognitive disabilities to understand our content.
• Providing keyboard navigation and focus indicators. This allows users who cannot use a mouse to navigate our website using the keyboard.
• Ensuring that our website is compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech recognition software.
• Offering resizable text to accommodate users with visual impairments.
• Structuring content logically using headings and landmarks to improve navigation and orientation for screen reader users.
• Providing transcripts and captions for audio and video content.
• Regularly testing our website for accessibility issues and implementing necessary improvements.

Specific Accessibility Features

Sapori d'Italia has implemented the following accessibility features to enhance the user experience for individuals with disabilities:

• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text, providing context for users who cannot see the images. For example, an image of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese will have the alt text "Wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with knife, presented on a wooden board."
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to improve readability for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings to improve readability.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
• Form Accessibility: All form fields on our website are properly labeled and include instructions to help users complete them accurately.
• Skip Navigation Link: A skip navigation link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the main navigation and go directly to the main content.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some areas of our website may have limited accessibility. We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
• Some third-party content, such as embedded videos, may not be fully accessible.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

Sapori d'Italia Accessibility Team
Via del Corso, 52
50122 Florence, Italy
Email: accessibility@saporiditalia.com
Phone: +39 6641902390

We will do our best to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.

Accessibility Standards Compliance

Sapori d'Italia is committed to complying with the following accessibility standards:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA
• Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) 1.1

Ongoing Efforts

Sapori d'Italia is committed to continuous improvement in accessibility. We regularly review our website and implement necessary updates to ensure that it remains accessible to all users. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Conducting regular accessibility audits of our website.
• Providing accessibility training to our staff.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development processes.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Table of Accessibility Features