Website Accessibility (ADA) Statement)

Thomas Fogarty Winery – Website Accessibility (ADA) Statement)

Thomas Fogarty Winery is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards so our website and online services are usable by the widest possible audience. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.

Our Standards & Legal Basis

  • We use the WCAG 2.2 success criteria as our technical standard for accessibility.
  • We recognize obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for businesses open to the public and follow the U.S. Department of Justice’s guidance on web accessibility.
  • As a California business, we strive to provide full and equal access consistent with the Unruh Civil Rights Act and related state civil rights protections.

Measures We Take

  • Design & Development: We aim for perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust content, including keyboard operability, sufficient color contrast, clear focus indicators, logical heading structure, and accessible form fields.
  • Testing: Periodic audits with automated tools and manual assistive-technology checks (e.g., screen readers, keyboard-only navigation).
  • Content Practices: Descriptive link text, alternative text for meaningful images, captioning/transcripts for time-based media, and accessible document formats where feasible.
  • Procurement & Third-Party Tools: We encourage our vendors (e-commerce, forms, booking, maps, video) to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Some third-party content may be outside our full control; please notify us if you encounter barriers so we can provide an alternative.

Compatibility & Supported Technologies

Our site is designed to work with current versions of major browsers and operating systems and with common assistive technologies. Older browsers or unsupported technologies may not provide the best experience.

Feedback & Assistance

If you experience difficulty using our website, need content in an alternative format, or have specific accessibility feedback, please contact:

Kaitlin Briton

Email: kaitlin@fogartywinery.com

Subject line: “Website Accessibility”

Please include the web address (URL), a brief description of the problem, and your contact information. We will respond as soon as reasonably possible. You may also reach us by phone using the number listed on our Contact page for assistance.

Formal Complaints

If you believe we are not meeting accessibility requirements, we welcome the opportunity to address your concerns directly. You may also learn more about your rights under the ADA and California civil rights laws via official government resources.

Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We review new and existing content, templates, and user flows on a regular cycle and after significant website updates. This statement will be updated as standards evolve or as we make substantial changes to our site.

Last Updated: October 2025