Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: May 2026
OUR COMMITMENT
The Roanoke Region Food & Farm Trail is committed to ensuring digital accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about our region’s vibrant agricultural and food community.
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and visitor experiences to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and applicable laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Our website is designed and maintained to be accessible to people with disabilities. Our accessibility efforts include:
– Ensuring all images have descriptive alt text
– Providing keyboard navigation throughout the website
– Using clear, readable fonts and sufficient color contrast
– Structuring content with proper heading hierarchies
– Providing transcripts for video content and captions where available
– Ensuring forms are properly labeled and navigable
– Testing the website regularly with accessibility tools and user feedback
– Making downloadable documents (PDFs, guides) accessible
BROWSER AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Our website is compatible with current versions of major web browsers and assistive technologies, including screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. If you experience difficulty accessing any content, please contact us using the information below.
PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY
FARM AND BUSINESS LOCATIONS
We encourage all our partner farms and food businesses on the Roanoke Region Food & Farm Trail to provide accessible facilities and parking. For specific information about accessibility at individual farms and businesses, please contact the individual location.
EVENTS AND TOURS
The Roanoke Region Food & Farm Trail is committed to providing accessible events, farm tours, and experiences. When planning events, we:
– Provide accessible venues whenever possible
– Offer advance notice of accessibility features available
– Accommodate service animals
– Provide accessible transportation options where available
– Offer ASL interpreters and CART captioning upon request with advance notice
– Make reasonable accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies
KNOWN ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES
We are aware that some older content on our website may not meet current accessibility standards. We are actively working to update and remediate this content. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please report them so we can prioritize corrections.
THIRD-PARTY CONTENT
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms. While we encourage our partners to maintain accessible online presences, we are not responsible for the accessibility of external websites or content.
HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
If you need an accommodation to participate in activities or access information, or if you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or services, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the accommodation or information you need.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ACCESSIBILITY REQUESTS
Roanoke Region Food & Farm Trail
Email: info@roanokefoodandarmtrail.org
Mailing Address: 1027 Patterson Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Response Time: We will respond to accessibility requests within 2-3 business days. For time-sensitive requests related to upcoming events, please provide as much advance notice as possible.
FEEDBACK AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Your feedback is valuable to us. If you have suggestions for improving the accessibility of our website, locations, or services, we welcome your input. Please share your feedback using the contact information above.
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
Our accessibility efforts are guided by:
– Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA – International standards for web accessibility
– Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – U.S. federal law ensuring equal access and opportunity
– Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act – Requirements for federal agencies and contractors
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT UPDATES
This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect improvements and changes to our website and services. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing accessibility across all our platforms and locations.
Questions about this statement? This accessibility statement describes the current state of our efforts. If you have questions about accessibility at any Roanoke Region Food & Farm Trail location or service, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the information provided above.