Accessibility Statement

Last updated: October 2025

At Loaf & Lore, accessibility isn’t just a checkbox – it’s personal.
Our goal is to make this website and everything we create welcoming, readable, and usable for everyone.


💛 Why It Matters to Us

Accessibility isn’t a buzzword here; it’s part of our daily life.
Our family includes a visually impaired teen, and I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) – an “invisible” disability that often affects mobility and endurance.

Because of that, accessibility isn’t a virtue signal or an afterthought; it’s a value that shapes how we design, write, and share our work.
If something on this site doesn’t work for you, we want to know – and we’ll fix it.


🌿 Our Commitment

We’re working toward full conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which outline best practices for accessible design.
That means:

  • Using clear headings, readable fonts, and sufficient contrast
  • Providing descriptive alt-text for all meaningful images
  • Ensuring keyboard and screen-reader navigation works properly
  • Avoiding flashing, autoplaying, or motion-triggering elements
  • Labeling form fields and buttons accurately
  • Testing pages regularly for accessibility errors

We also strive to make our downloadable materials, PDFs, and graphics accessible whenever possible.


🧰 Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an evolving process, especially for a small creative business.
We regularly review our site using both automated tools and human feedback.
As our site grows, new content will continue to be designed with accessibility in mind – from recipe cards to workshop registration forms.

If you notice something that creates a barrier or could be improved, please tell us. Your input helps us make Loaf & Lore better for everyone.


📬 Contact for Accessibility Feedback

We welcome comments, suggestions, and reports of accessibility issues.

📧 Mel@loafandlore.com
📍 Reno, Nevada

We try to respond to all accessibility inquiries within 5 business days and will do our best to correct the problem promptly or provide an accessible alternative.


❤️ Our Promise

Accessibility is about dignity, not compliance.
We want every visitor – regardless of ability – to be able to enjoy the stories, art, and food that Loaf & Lore was built to share.

If you ever find a part of this website that doesn’t work for you, please reach out.
We’ll listen, learn, and adapt – because inclusion should feel as natural as breaking bread together.