Our Commitment to Accessibility

Brownies and Bars has an ongoing commitment to providing our content to everyone in our community. As part of these efforts, Brownies and Bars is dedicated to providing equal access for all our readers, including people with disabilities, across all of our digital offerings, including our website BrowniesandBars.com (the “Website”).

We believe that everyone deserves to discover, learn, and enjoy incredible brownie and bar recipes, regardless of their abilities or the assistive technologies they use. Accessibility isn’t just a legal requirement for us—it’s a fundamental value that reflects our commitment to inclusivity and our mission to bring the joy of baking to every home.

Our Accessibility Standards

To assist in achieving our accessibility goals with respect to the Website, Brownies and Bars works to provide a Website that is operated in a manner that complies with generally-recognized and accepted guidelines, such as using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG) Level AA (the “Standards”).

The Standards are one of several guidelines promoted by U.S. federal government agencies as an example of how a Website can comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but there are no standards established by regulation and businesses are given flexibility in how they ensure a website complies with the ADA’s standards. To provide a positive experience for our community, Brownies and Bars is undertaking efforts to comply with these Standards as our adopted guidelines and is continuing to work to improve our Website’s accessibility and achieve substantial conformity to these Standards.

Our Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

We are actively working to ensure that BrowniesandBars.com meets and exceeds accessibility standards. The steps we are taking include:

Regular Assessment and Improvement

• Periodic third-party accessibility audits of our Website to identify and address potential barriers
• Ongoing page development and remediation by our web development team in accordance with the Standards
• Continuous monitoring of new content to ensure accessibility compliance before publication
• Regular testing with assistive technologies including screen readers, keyboard navigation, and voice control software

Specific Accessibility Features

Our Website incorporates several accessibility features designed to improve user experience:

• Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchies (H1-H6) for easy navigation
• Alternative text descriptions for recipe images, step-by-step photos, and instructional graphics
• Keyboard navigation support allowing full site functionality without a mouse
• Clear focus indicators so keyboard users can see which element is currently selected
• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds for readability
• Resizable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
• Form labels and instructions that are clearly associated with input fields
• Video captions and transcripts for instructional baking content (where applicable)
• Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content and jump to main recipe content

User Assistance

If users still encounter issues despite our efforts, we make assistance available by contacting us at contact@jimlog.com. Our team is committed to helping you access the content you need and resolving any accessibility barriers you experience.

Continuous Improvement

We continue our efforts to improve site accessibility, with the belief and moral commitment to enable the site to be used by the general population, including people with disabilities. Accessibility is an ongoing journey, not a destination, and we’re committed to:

• Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices
• Training our team on accessibility requirements and inclusive design principles
• Incorporating accessibility into our content creation workflow from the start
• Listening to feedback from our community about their accessibility experiences
• Prioritizing accessibility in all new features and website updates

Report Accessibility Issues

As websites get updated, sometimes pages get updated with errors or bugs that might cause temporary accessibility issues. We work diligently to catch and fix any errors or bugs, but if you have any specific questions, feedback, or concerns about the accessibility of any particular pages on the Website, or you encounter accessibility issues, please contact us at contact@jimlog.com and we will be happy to assist you.

When reporting accessibility issues, please include:

• The specific page or URL where you encountered the issue
• A description of the accessibility barrier you experienced
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable), including browser and version
• Any error messages you received
• Screenshots (if possible and helpful)

We will take reasonable steps to address issues in need of correction. We appreciate you bringing any accessibility issues to our attention so we can work to correct them. It is our intention to resolve any complaint to your satisfaction, but we can’t help you if you don’t contact us.

Our response commitment: We aim to respond to accessibility concerns within 5 business days and will work with you to find a solution or provide alternative access to the content you need.

Third-Party Content and Links

Please note that our Website may link to, or interface with, third-party websites that we do not control and, as such, cannot provide any guarantees about their accessibility status. These may include:

• Ingredient supplier websites
• Equipment retailer sites
• Social media platforms
• Video hosting services
• Advertising networks
• Analytics tools

We encourage you to review the accessibility tools and statements on these third-party websites. While we strive to partner with accessible platforms and vendors, we cannot be held responsible for the accessibility of external sites.

User-Generated Content

Additionally, please note that we do not have control over user-submitted content, such as:

• Comments on recipes and blog posts
• Photos submitted by readers of their baking results
• Contest and giveaway entries
• Recipe reviews and ratings

We cannot control whether user-submitted content has been submitted with appropriate alternative text or meets accessibility standards. However, we encourage our community members to:

• Add descriptive text when sharing photos in comments
• Use clear language in written submissions
• Consider accessibility when participating in our community

Our moderation team works to ensure user-generated content doesn’t create accessibility barriers where possible, and we’re happy to provide descriptions of user-submitted images upon request.

Browser and Technology Compatibility

This Website may not be compatible with older browsers or mobile operating systems that do not support current assistive technologies. For the best accessible experience, we recommend:

Desktop Browsers (latest versions):

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

Mobile Operating Systems:

• iOS 14 or higher
• Android 10 or higher

Assistive Technologies: Our site has been tested with and aims to support:

• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• VoiceOver (macOS and iOS)
• TalkBack (Android)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Keyboard-only navigation

Please be sure to try updating your browser or mobile operating system if you are having issues with assistive technologies and use of the Website. If you continue to experience issues after updating, please contact us so we can assist you.

Accessibility Features We’re Working On

We’re committed to continuous improvement. Current projects include:

• Enhanced recipe card accessibility with improved screen reader support
• Better mobile accessibility for complex recipe instructions
• Video captions for all step-by-step tutorial videos
• Audio descriptions for key visual baking techniques
• Improved print stylesheet for accessible recipe printing
• High contrast mode support for users with low vision

Conformance Status

Brownies and Bars aims for WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. This means we’re working to meet the success criteria for:

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable
• Understandable: Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable
• Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by assistive technologies

We acknowledge that some areas of our Website may not yet be fully conformant, and we’re actively working to address any remaining barriers.

Contact Information

For accessibility questions, concerns, or to report barriers:

Email: contact@jimlog.com (Subject: Accessibility Issue)
Phone: +1 503-521-4248
Mail:
Brownies and Bars / Jimlog LLC
Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
4833 Kincheloe Road
Tigard, Oregon 97223
United States

We value your feedback and are committed to providing an accessible experience for all members of our community. Together, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy delicious brownies and bars! 🍫

Legal Information

This accessibility statement was created with reference to applicable accessibility laws and guidelines, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

Last Modified: October 8, 2025
Next Scheduled Review: April 2026

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect our ongoing efforts and improvements.