At GiftDelara, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that all website visitors should be able to access our educational content about gift cards, regardless of device, technology, or ability. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment
We strive to conform to level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which are a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make digital content more accessible to people with disabilities.
Our accessibility efforts are ongoing, and we regularly review our website to identify and address any areas that may need improvement. We believe that accessibility is not a one-time effort but a continuous process of learning and improvement.
Measures We Take
As part of our commitment to accessibility, we have implemented the following measures:
1. Perceivable Content
- Providing text alternatives for non-text content
- Creating content that can be presented in different ways without losing information
- Making it easier for users to see and hear content
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background
- Supporting text resizing up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- Using responsive design to accommodate different screen sizes
2. Operable Interface
- Making all functionality available from a keyboard
- Providing users enough time to read and use content
- Avoiding content that could cause seizures or physical reactions
- Helping users navigate and find content
- Making it easier to use inputs other than keyboard
3. Understandable Interface
- Making text content readable and understandable
- Making web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
- Helping users avoid and correct mistakes
- Using plain language and avoiding jargon
- Consistent navigation throughout the website
4. Robust Content
- Maximizing compatibility with current and future user tools
- Using valid HTML according to specifications
- Ensuring that all interactive elements have accessible names and roles
Keyboard Navigation
Our website can be navigated using a keyboard. You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to navigate:
| Key |
Function |
| Tab |
Move forward to the next focusable element |
| Shift + Tab |
Move backward to the previous focusable element |
| Enter or Space |
Activate the focused link or button |
| Home |
Go to the beginning of the page |
| End |
Go to the end of the page |
Assistive Technology
Our website is designed to be compatible with various assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Screen magnification software
- Speech recognition software
- Alternative keyboards and input devices
Browser Compatibility
We strive to ensure that our website works well with major browsers, including but not limited to:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Known Limitations
While we strive to ensure our website is accessible to as many users as possible, there may be some limitations:
- Some older content may not fully meet our accessibility standards. We are working to review and update these materials.
- Third-party content or functionality that we do not fully control may not meet all accessibility requirements.
We are committed to addressing these limitations and improving accessibility over time.
Assessment and Compliance
We regularly assess our website for accessibility issues and work to address any identified barriers. Our assessments include:
- Automated testing using accessibility evaluation tools
- Manual testing with assistive technologies
- User testing with people who have disabilities
- Regular review of our accessibility policies and procedures
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. This includes:
- Regular accessibility training for our web development and content teams
- Incorporating accessibility into our design and development processes
- Staying informed about new accessibility technologies and standards
- Regularly reviewing and updating our accessibility statement
This statement was last updated on September 25, 2024. We will continue to review and update our accessibility statement as our website evolves and as accessibility standards advance.