Accessibility

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Deal Dish is committed to ensuring that our mobile application and website are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone should be able to access and enjoy our meal planning and grocery deal services, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access our platform.

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our services and strive to comply with applicable accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards where applicable.

App Accessibility Features

The Deal Dish mobile application is designed with accessibility in mind and supports various iOS accessibility features:

Screen Reader Support

The Deal Dish app is compatible with VoiceOver, Apple's built-in screen reader for iOS. All interactive elements, including buttons, links, and form fields, are properly labeled to provide meaningful descriptions when accessed through VoiceOver. Users can navigate through the app using standard VoiceOver gestures and receive audio feedback about the content and functionality available on each screen.

Dynamic Type Support

The app supports iOS Dynamic Type, allowing users to adjust text size according to their preferences through the iOS Settings app. Text throughout the application scales appropriately to accommodate larger text sizes, ensuring that users with visual impairments can read content comfortably without it being cut off or overlapping.

Voice Control

Deal Dish is compatible with iOS Voice Control, enabling users to navigate and interact with the app using voice commands. Users can speak commands to open features, navigate between screens, and interact with buttons and other controls, providing an alternative input method for those who may have difficulty using touch gestures.

Color and Contrast

The app's interface is designed with sufficient color contrast to meet accessibility standards, making text and interactive elements clearly distinguishable. We avoid relying solely on color to convey information, ensuring that users with color vision deficiencies can still understand and use all features effectively.

Assistive Touch and Switch Control

Deal Dish is compatible with iOS AssistiveTouch and Switch Control features, allowing users with limited mobility to interact with the app using alternative input methods. The app's interface is designed to work seamlessly with these assistive technologies.

Reduced Motion Support

The app respects the iOS "Reduce Motion" accessibility setting. When this preference is enabled, animations and transitions are minimized or disabled to accommodate users who may experience motion sensitivity or prefer a more static interface.

Website Accessibility

Our website is designed to be accessible and usable by all visitors. We strive to maintain the following accessibility features:

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements on our website can be accessed and activated using a keyboard alone, without requiring mouse interaction. Users can navigate through the site using standard keyboard commands, including Tab to move between elements and Enter or Space to activate buttons and links.

Semantic HTML and ARIA Labels

Our website uses semantic HTML elements and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) labels where appropriate to provide clear structure and context for assistive technologies. This ensures that screen reader users can understand the purpose and function of each element on the page.

Alternative Text for Images

Images on our website include descriptive alternative text that conveys the meaning and purpose of the image. This allows users with screen readers to understand the visual content and context of images throughout the site.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing priority for Deal Dish. We regularly review and update our app and website to improve accessibility and address any barriers that may prevent users from fully accessing our services. Our development process includes accessibility testing and consideration of accessibility best practices.

We welcome feedback from users about their accessibility experience and use this feedback to guide our accessibility improvements. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for how we can improve, please contact us using the information provided below.

Requesting Accommodations

If you require a specific accommodation to access or use Deal Dish, or if you encounter any accessibility barriers, we encourage you to reach out to us. We are committed to working with you to find solutions that enable you to fully access and enjoy our services.

When requesting accommodations, please provide as much detail as possible about:

• The specific feature or content you are trying to access
• The barrier you are encountering
• Any assistive technologies you are using
• Your preferred method of communication

We will make every reasonable effort to address your request and provide the accommodation you need.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about accessibility at Deal Dish, or if you need assistance accessing any part of our app or website, please contact us:

Email: support@dealdish.ca

When contacting us about accessibility, please include "Accessibility" in your subject line to help us prioritize your inquiry. We aim to respond to all accessibility-related inquiries within 5 business days.

Accessibility Coordinator: For complex accessibility issues or formal accommodation requests, you may request to speak with our Accessibility Coordinator, who can provide more detailed assistance and work with you to develop appropriate solutions.