Accessibility (ADA) Policy

This Accessibility Policy applies to all digital content published at https://tannerytalk.com. Tannery Talk is dedicated to making our leather care guides, product maintenance resources, and educational content usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. We continually work to enhance accessibility so that users can learn about leather cleaning, conditioning, and preservation without barriers.

Our Commitment

We aim to provide an inclusive experience for the broadest possible audience, no matter their device, assistive technology, or level of ability. As we publish how‑to articles, step‑by‑step tutorials, care checklists, and product recommendations for leather goods, we integrate accessibility best practices to support clear understanding and easy navigation.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set the benchmark for accessible design and development and define three conformance levels: A, AA, and AAA.

Tannery Talk is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. “Partially conformant” means that while many parts of the site meet the standard, some content may not yet fully conform. We monitor our site and work to improve conformance on an ongoing basis as we publish new leather care content and update existing resources.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Tannery Talk takes the following measures to support accessibility across https://tannerytalk.com:

  • Accessibility built into our workflows: We consider accessibility at every stage of content creation and site maintenance, from drafting leather care guides to publishing visuals and tools.
  • Quality assurance and testing: We use a combination of automated audits and manual reviews (including keyboard-only checks and screen reader spot tests) to identify and remediate barriers.
  • Team training and guidance: Our contributors receive guidance on writing clear instructions, providing meaningful link text, supplying alt text for product images and leather textures, and structuring content for readability.
  • Accessibility governance: Designated team members oversee accessibility initiatives, track issues, and coordinate improvements across site features and content.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Tannery Talk relies on the following technologies to function with your browser and the assistive technologies or plugins you use:

  • HTML
  • WAI-ARIA
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are essential for achieving and maintaining conformance with the accessibility standards we reference.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Tannery Talk is designed to work with common assistive technologies and input methods, including:

  • Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification tools
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

We aim for compatibility with current and recent versions of major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Limitations and Alternatives

While we work hard to make the entire Tannery Talk experience accessible, some limitations may occur. If you encounter an accessibility issue, please contact us. Known or potential limitations include:

  • Third‑party content and embeds: Some materials (e.g., embedded videos, maps, or social media feeds) come from external providers beyond our full control. We will encourage vendors to improve accessibility and provide alternatives where possible, such as captions, transcripts, or summary text.
  • Archived or legacy documents: Older care guides or product manuals may exist as PDFs or scanned images without complete text alternatives. We are working to update or replace these with accessible formats.
  • Continuous improvement: As we refine tutorials and imagery showing leather textures, colors, and finishes, some content may temporarily lack ideal contrast, alt text, or descriptions. If you need guidance in an alternate format (for example, large print, a plain‑text version, or an audio description of steps), please contact us and we will provide reasonable accommodations.

Feedback

Your input helps us improve. If you experience an accessibility barrier on Tannery Talk, please let us know. We strive to respond within 45 business days.

When contacting us, please include the page URL, a description of the issue, your browser and assistive technology (if applicable), and any steps that caused the problem. This helps us diagnose and resolve the matter more quickly.

Formal Complaints

We take accessibility concerns seriously and aim to address them promptly and respectfully. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may pursue further action under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws. Tannery Talk is committed to working with you in good faith to reach a fair and transparent resolution.

Assessment Approach

Tannery Talk assesses the accessibility of its website using the following approaches:

  • Self‑evaluation conducted by our internal team, including manual checks of new and updated leather care content.
  • Periodic automated scanning with accessibility testing tools to flag issues for remediation.