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Accessibility Statement

Valery Wine Collection is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities

Last Updated: January 2025
Our Commitment

Accessibility for Everyone

We believe that everyone should be able to explore, learn about, and purchase wine online, regardless of ability

Our Accessibility Mission

Valery Wine Collection is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

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

This website has been designed with accessibility in mind, and we continually work to improve the user experience for everyone who visits our site.

WCAG 2.1 Principles

Perceivable

Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive

Operable

User interface components and navigation must be operable by everyone

Understandable

Information and operation of user interface must be understandable

Robust

Content must be robust enough to work with current and future technologies

Accessibility Features

What We've Implemented

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard navigation support for users who cannot use a mouse

  • Tab through all interactive elements
  • Visible focus indicators
  • Skip to main content link

Screen Reader Compatibility

Optimized for screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

  • Semantic HTML markup
  • ARIA labels and landmarks
  • Descriptive alt text for images

Color Contrast

High contrast ratios for users with low vision or color blindness

  • WCAG AA compliant contrast ratios
  • Color is not the only visual cue
  • Readable text on all backgrounds

Responsive & Scalable

Content adapts to all screen sizes and zoom levels

  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Text resizable up to 200%
  • No horizontal scrolling needed

Clear Language & Structure

Content written in clear, simple language with logical structure

  • Proper heading hierarchy
  • Descriptive link text
  • Clear error messages

Accessible Forms

All forms are designed for easy completion by all users

  • Clear labels for all fields
  • Error identification and suggestions
  • Required fields clearly marked

Compatible Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

Screen Readers

JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver

Voice Recognition

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Screen Magnifiers

ZoomText, MAGic

Browser Tools

Built-in accessibility features

Standards & Compliance

Technical Standards

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Conformance

We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA

Level A

Essential accessibility features

Level AA

Our target conformance level

Level AAA

Enhanced accessibility (goal)

Section 508 Compliance

Our website aims to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring accessibility for federal agencies and their users.

  • Electronic and information technology accessibility
  • Compatible with assistive technologies
  • Meets federal accessibility requirements

ADA Compliance

We are committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure equal access to our digital services.

  • Equal opportunity for people with disabilities
  • Ongoing monitoring and improvements
  • Regular accessibility audits

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review and update our website to ensure it remains accessible and compliant with the latest standards.

Regular Audits

Quarterly accessibility testing

Team Training

Staff educated on accessibility

User Feedback

Listening to your experiences

We Want to Hear From You

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers.

Report an Issue

If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of our website, please feel free to contact us. We take your feedback seriously and will consider it as we evaluate ways to accommodate all of our customers and our overall accessibility policies.

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The URL (web address) of the page
  • A description of the problem
  • The assistive technology you're using
  • Your browser and operating system

Contact Our Accessibility Team

Email

[email protected]

Response within 48 hours

Phone (Argentina)

+54 9 11 1234-5678

Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm GMT-3

Contact Form

Use our accessible contact form

Submit detailed feedback online

Our Commitment

We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to find a solution or reasonable accommodation.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations. Here are known issues we're actively working to resolve:

Third-Party Content

Some embedded content from third parties (such as social media feeds or external videos) may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve accessibility.

PDF Documents

We are in the process of making all PDF documents accessible. If you need an accessible version of a PDF, please contact us and we will provide it in an alternative format.

Historical Content

Older blog posts and archived content may not meet current accessibility standards. We are gradually updating this content.

Alternative Formats Available

We can provide information in alternative formats upon request:

Word Documents

Plain Text

Audio Format

Large Print

Contact us to request content in an alternative format

Technical Information

Technologies Used

The accessibility of Valery Wine Collection relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • WAI-ARIA
  • JavaScript (with graceful degradation)

Compatible Browsers

Our website is optimized for the following browsers (current and previous major releases):

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge

Testing Tools

We use the following tools to evaluate our website's accessibility:

  • WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
  • axe DevTools for automated testing
  • Manual testing with screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing

Thank You for Your Support

At Valery Wine Collection, we believe that great wine should be accessible to everyone. Your feedback helps us create a better experience for all wine lovers.

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on January 1, 2025

Valery Wine Collection | Buenos Aires, Argentina | [email protected]