Our Commitment to Accessibility
Backyard Bougie, Inc. is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors — including people with disabilities. We believe that every person deserves equal access to information and services, and we have taken deliberate steps to ensure our digital presence reflects that belief.
We continually evaluate and improve our site against recognized accessibility standards and take every reasonable step to resolve barriers as they are identified.
Standards We Follow
This website has been developed and tested to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the standard referenced by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is widely recognized as the benchmark for web accessibility compliance.
Our accessibility efforts are guided by the four core WCAG principles:
- Perceivable — All content and interface components are presented in ways that users can perceive, regardless of sensory ability
- Operable — All functionality is accessible via keyboard and assistive technology, not only a mouse
- Understandable — Content and navigation are clear, consistent, and predictable
- Robust — Content is compatible with current and future assistive technologies, including screen readers
Current Audit Results
As of April 2, 2026, thebackyardbougie.com has achieved the following verified accessibility scores:
| Tool | Score | Standard | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVE (WebAIM) | 9.7 / 10 | WCAG 2.1 AA | April 2, 2026 |
| Google Lighthouse | 100 / 100 | WCAG 2.1 AA | April 2, 2026 |
Measures We Have Taken
The following specific accessibility improvements have been implemented on this website:
- Descriptive alternative text added to all meaningful images, including service images, founder photos, and client logos
- Proper semantic heading structure established across all pages (H1 through H3) to support screen reader navigation
- All form fields include programmatic labels accessible to assistive technology
- Skip navigation link added to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation menus
- ARIA landmark regions implemented (banner, navigation, main, contentinfo) to support landmark-based navigation
- Keyboard focus states enforced on all interactive elements with visible, on-brand focus indicators
- Auto-scrolling content configured to pause on hover and respect system-level reduced motion preferences
- All navigation links use descriptive, context-specific anchor text
- Color contrast ratios verified to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA minimums across all text elements
- Page language declared to enable correct screen reader pronunciation
Known Limitations
While we have worked diligently to achieve the highest level of accessibility, two known third-party limitations exist on this site:
Google reCAPTCHA is used on certain forms for spam protection. The reCAPTCHA widget contains form controls generated by Google's code that are outside our ability to modify. This is a documented accessibility limitation of Google's reCAPTCHA service. We have implemented a descriptive ARIA wrapper around the widget to provide maximum context to assistive technology users. We continue to monitor Google's reCAPTCHA updates for improved accessibility support.
Certain forms on this site use a multi-select dropdown widget provided by our website platform, GoHighLevel. This widget generates a role="combobox" element without the required aria-expanded attribute. This is a confirmed bug in GoHighLevel's platform code. A formal bug report was submitted to GoHighLevel on April 3, 2026. Because the widget is rendered and controlled by GoHighLevel's Vue.js framework, this attribute cannot be added via custom code at the page level. This limitation is outside our control and is pending resolution by GoHighLevel.
We are committed to resolving any additional barriers as they are identified and as technical solutions become available.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website has been designed and tested to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers including NVDA (Windows), JAWS (Windows), and VoiceOver (Mac / iOS)
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- High contrast display modes
- System-level reduced motion settings (prefers-reduced-motion)
- Voice control software
Feedback & Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of thebackyardbougie.com. If you experience any barriers, encounter content that is not fully accessible, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us directly. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and aim to respond within 2 business days.
| Phone | (916) 232-7711 |
| [email protected] | |
| Contact Page | thebackyardbougie.com/contact |
| Response Time | Within 2 business days |
Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is not a one-time project. Backyard Bougie, Inc. is committed to the following ongoing practices:
- Re-auditing the site using WAVE and Google Lighthouse on a quarterly basis or whenever significant content changes are made
- Reviewing all new content, page additions, and third-party integrations for accessibility compliance before publishing
- Maintaining dated records of all accessibility audits as part of our compliance documentation
- Training team members responsible for content creation on WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
- Responding to all user-reported accessibility issues within 2 business days
This site targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. Our April 2026 audit achieved a 9.7/10 WAVE score and a perfect 100/100 Google Lighthouse Accessibility score — placing this site among the top-performing small business websites for digital accessibility.
Formal Accessibility Statement
Backyard Bougie, Inc. strives to ensure that its services, including the website located at thebackyardbougie.com, are accessible to people with disabilities. Backyard Bougie, Inc. has invested a significant amount of resources to help ensure that its website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with a strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence.
If you have difficulty using or accessing any element of this website or any Backyard Bougie service, please feel free to contact us using the contact information above and we will work with you to provide the information, item, or transaction you seek through a communication method that is accessible to you.
