Accessibility

What we aim for

We build this site to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA. That means, for example:

• Every page works with a keyboard alone, with a focus ring you can see.
• Form fields have real labels, and errors are written out, not shown by colour.
• Buttons and links are at least 44 pixels tall, so they’re easy to tap.
• Text has strong contrast against its background.
• Pages fit a narrow phone screen without scrolling sideways, and zoom to 200%.
• Screen readers hear status messages, like a hold being saved.

How we check

• Automated checks (axe) run on every page in our tests, before each change goes live.
• We try the main tasks with a keyboard and a screen reader.
• We check each screen at phone widths down to 320 pixels.

What we know isn’t perfect yet

• Photos that neighbours add of their produce and racks may not have detailed descriptions. The item name and details are always written out next to them.
• Sign-in goes through Google or Facebook, whose pages we don’t control.
• Notifications come by email only. Texts are coming later.

Tell us about a barrier

If something is hard to use, please tell us and we’ll help you straight away and fix it. Contact: (925) 301-8384.

You can also ask at the counter or call (925) 301-8384. We can hold an item for you or read out what’s on the shelf.