Last updated: July 9, 2025
Making Easy Recipes Available to Everyone
At easyrecipestotry.com, I believe that delicious, easy-to-follow recipes should be accessible to everyone, regardless of what technology you use or what challenges you might face. I want every visitor to be able to read my recipes, view my cooking photos, and enjoy creating amazing dishes without any barriers.
I'm committed to creating a website that works seamlessly for people using:
- Screen readers and voice output software
- Voice recognition software for navigation
- Keyboard navigation instead of a mouse
- Different browsers and devices
- Various assistive technologies
- Magnification software for vision support
What I'm Working On
Creating an accessible website is something I take seriously, and I'm constantly learning new ways to improve the experience. Here's what I focus on:
Recipe Accessibility:
- Clear, step-by-step recipe instructions that are easy to follow
- Alt text descriptions for all food photos so screen readers can describe them
- Simple, conversational language that's easy to understand
- Strong color contrast between text and backgrounds
- Organized formatting with proper headings and lists
- Measurement conversions clearly marked and accessible
- Prep time and difficulty indicators that are screen reader friendly
Website Navigation:
- Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
- Skip to content links for faster navigation
- Descriptive headings that make sense with screen readers
- Consistent layout across all recipe pages
- Logical tab order for easy browsing
- Clear focus indicators when navigating with keyboard
Technical Improvements:
- Fast loading times for people with slower internet connections
- Mobile-responsive design that works on all devices
- Simple contact forms that work with assistive technology
- Readable fonts with proper spacing and sizing
- Semantic HTML that assistive technologies can understand
- ARIA labels for interactive elements
Content Accessibility:
- Video content with captions when available
- Recipe cards that are properly structured
- Search functionality that works with screen readers
- Comment sections that are accessible to all users
Being Honest About My Progress
I'll be completely honest with you - accessibility is an ongoing journey, and my website isn't perfect yet. I'm constantly learning about new ways to make things better and more user-friendly.
Some parts of easyrecipestotry.com might still have room for improvement. I'm actively working on these areas and truly appreciate your patience as I continue making updates and enhancements.
Accessibility is not a one-time fix - it's an ongoing commitment that I take seriously.
Having Trouble With Something?
If you're experiencing difficulty accessing any part of my website or reading my easy recipes, please don't hesitate to reach out. I genuinely want to know about any problems you encounter so I can fix them and improve the experience for everyone.
Common issues you might experience include:
- Trouble reading text or seeing recipe images
- Difficulty navigating with a keyboard only
- Problems with screen reader compatibility
- Issues accessing recipe content or instructions
- Contact forms that don't work properly with assistive technology
- Video content that's hard to access or understand
- Recipe search functionality problems
- Comment sections that are difficult to use
Get In Touch
I'm here to help make your cooking experience better! If you need assistance or want to report an accessibility issue:
Email me: [email protected]
Website: https://www.easyrecipestotry.com/
When you contact me, it's helpful if you can provide:
- What device and browser you're using (iPhone with Safari, Windows with Chrome, etc.)
- What assistive technology you're using (if any) - screen reader, voice recognition, etc.
- What specific problem you encountered
- Which page or recipe was giving you trouble
- What you were trying to do when the problem occurred
I'll do my best to respond within 24-48 hours and work with you to find a solution or alternative way to access the content.
My Accessibility Commitment
Making easy recipes accessible to everyone isn't just the right thing to do - it's personally important to me. I want every cooking enthusiast to be able to enjoy making these recipes, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use.
Everyone deserves to experience the joy of creating delicious homemade meals, and I'm committed to making that possible through an accessible and inclusive website experience.
What This Means:
- Continuous improvement of website accessibility
- Regular testing with various assistive technologies
- Prompt responses to accessibility concerns
- Ongoing education about accessibility best practices
- User feedback integration into site improvements
Standards I Follow
I strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. This includes:
- Perceivable - Information is presentable in ways users can perceive
- Operable - Interface components are operable by all users
- Understandable - Information and UI operation are understandable
- Robust - Content works with various assistive technologies
Regular Updates
I regularly review and update my website's accessibility features. This includes:
- Monthly accessibility audits of new content
- Testing with screen readers and other assistive technologies
- Gathering feedback from users with disabilities
- Staying current with accessibility best practices
- Training to improve my accessibility knowledge
Thank you for helping me make easyrecipestotry.com a welcoming and accessible place for everyone to discover and create amazing recipes!
Questions about accessibility? Email me at [email protected]
I'm always learning and improving - your feedback helps make this site better for everyone!