Accessibility

Bottega di Sguardi is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible online experience for all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that everyone can browse, shop, and interact with our website smoothly and independently.

We are committed to following best practices in line with:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• European Accessibility Act (EAA), where applicable

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment, and we constantly evaluate and improve our website to support users with diverse needs.

Accessibility Tools and Features

To allow visitors to personalize their browsing experience, our website includes an Accessibility Menu, which can be opened by clicking the accessibility icon or by pressing CTRL + X.

One-Click Accessibility Profiles

These preset profiles quickly apply adjustments based on common accessibility needs:

• Epilepsy Safe Mode: Reduces flashing or animated content.
• Visually Impaired: Increases text size, contrast, and visual clarity.
• Cognitive Focus: Simplifies layout and highlights key elements.
• ADHD Friendly Mode: Reduces distractions and movement on the page.
• Motor Impaired: Enhances keyboard accessibility and simplifies interactions.
• Color Blindness: Applies supportive color filters to distinguish colors more clearly.

Text and Display Adjustments

Visitors can control how text and visual content are displayed:

• Larger Text
• Text Spacing
• Line Height
• Text Alignment
• Larger Cursor
• Dyslexia-Friendly Font
• Descriptive Image Tooltips
• Hide Images
• Pause Animations

Color Adjustments

Tools to support visibility and contrast preferences:

• Invert Colors
• Adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation
• Apply Color Filters: Grayscale, Red/Green, Blue/Yellow, and Green/Red

Navigation and Reading Support

Features designed to facilitate reading and orientation:

• Reading Line and Reading Mask
• Link Highlighting
• Page Reading via Text-to-Speech
• Page Structure Mode
• Full Keyboard Navigation Support

Widget and Layout Controls

Users can also customize the appearance of the Accessibility Menu:

• Large Widget Mode
• Multilingual Menu
• Move Widget Left or Right
• Hide Widget
• Restore Settings: Resets all accessibility preferences to default values

Technical Approach

Our website is built using modern technologies that support accessibility, including:

• Semantic HTML
• WAI-ARIA Attributes
• CSS for layout and visual styling
• JavaScript for interactive components

These technologies help ensure compatibility with:

• Major browsers, including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge
• Assistive technologies such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
• Keyboard navigation and various device types

Continuous Improvements

We regularly perform the following activities:

• Review of content and code updates
• Automated and manual accessibility testing
• Monitoring of accessibility guidelines and regulatory updates
• Resolution of newly identified accessibility issues
• Maintenance of a continuous improvement plan

Accessibility is not a one-time project but an ongoing commitment.

Limitations and Third-Party Content

Despite our efforts, some parts of the site may not be fully accessible:

• Third-party integrations, such as embedded applications, widgets, reviews, and videos
• User-generated content
• Older media content or old page templates
• External services beyond our control

Should you encounter any accessibility barriers, we will make every reasonable effort to provide accessible alternatives upon request.

Reporting and Contact Information

We welcome any feedback regarding the accessibility of our website.

If you encounter an accessibility issue or wish to submit a suggestion, you can contact us at the following: