Our Commitment to Web Accessibility

Effective Date: 01.07.2025
Website: https://www.thesewingbarrel.com

At The Sewing Barrel, we believe creativity should be accessible to everyone. We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities.

Our goal is to provide a digital experience that is inclusive, usable, and welcoming to all visitors.

Our Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

These guidelines are organized around four principles. Content must be:

  • Perceivable – Information and user interface components must be presentable in ways users can perceive.
  • Operable – Interface components and navigation must be usable via keyboard and assistive technologies.
  • Understandable – Information and operation of the interface must be clear and predictable.
  • Robust – Content must be compatible with current and future assistive technologies.

Measures We Have Implemented

To support accessibility, we have taken steps including:

  • Semantic HTML structure for better screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigable menus and interactive elements
  • Visible focus indicators
  • “Skip to content” functionality
  • Alternative text for meaningful images
  • Proper heading hierarchy
  • Color contrast adjustments to meet WCAG requirements
  • Responsive design for multiple devices and screen sizes
  • Testing with automated accessibility tools

E-Commerce Accessibility

As an online store powered by WooCommerce:

  • Product descriptions are structured for clarity
  • Form fields include accessible labels
  • Error messages are programmatically associated with form inputs
  • Checkout processes are keyboard navigable

We aim to ensure that shopping on our website is accessible to all users.

Ongoing Efforts

Web accessibility is an ongoing process.

We regularly:

  • Review our website using accessibility evaluation tools
  • Monitor contrast and usability standards
  • Update content and plugins to improve compatibility
  • Address issues when identified

As technology evolves, we remain committed to improving accessibility.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility across our Website, some third-party integrations (such as payment processors or embedded content) may not be fully controlled by us.

We encourage users to contact us if they encounter any accessibility barriers.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our Website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback.

Please contact:

Eirini Varela
Email: thesewingbarrel@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thesewingbarrel.com

When contacting us, please include:

  • The page URL
  • A description of the issue
  • The assistive technology or browser used (if applicable)

We will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns promptly.

Accessibility Statement Updates

This statement may be updated periodically to reflect improvements or changes to our Website.

The latest version will always be available on this page.