Accessibility Statement
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Patriot's Compass Mercantile is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to adhere to best practices and guidelines to provide an inclusive shopping experience.
Conformance Status
Our website aims to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Accessibility Guidelines Working Group.
Measures to Support Accessibility
To achieve and maintain accessibility, we have taken the following steps:
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Implemented semantic HTML and WAI-ARIA roles to improve navigation for assistive technologies
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Provided meaningful alternative text for images and non-text content
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Ensured keyboard focus indicators and logical tab order throughout the site
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Conducted regular accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing
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Trained our development and content teams on accessible design and authoring practices
Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website or have suggestions to improve accessibility, please contact us through one of the following channels:
We aim to respond to all inquiries within three business days.
Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with current major browsers and assistive technologies, including:
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Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
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Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
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Operating systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Known Limitations and Alternatives
Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully conformant. Specific areas under ongoing improvement include:
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Dynamic content in the checkout process may present occasional announcements that are not perfectly announced by screen readers
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Certain third-party widgets may not fully support keyboard-only navigation
If you encounter any barriers, please use the contact information above for assistance or to place an order by phone.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Village Shop relies on the following technologies and standards:
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HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
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WAI-ARIA 1.2
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Responsive design for various screen sizes and resolutions
Formal Approval of This Statement
This Accessibility Statement was approved by Village Shop leadership and is reviewed annually. Last updated: 11-04-2025.