ACESSABILITY STATEMENT

Accessibility Statement – Forge & Food Festival

We are committed to ensuring that the Forge & Food Festival website and event experience are accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities.

Our Commitment

We strive to make our website accessible and usable in accordance with generally recognized best practices and standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website so that all visitors can access information about the event, vendor registration, and event participation.

Website Accessibility Features

We have taken the following measures to support accessibility:

Clear page structure and headings for screen reader navigation
Forms labeled with descriptive instructions
Keyboard navigable menus and links where possible
Mobile-friendly responsive design
Readable fonts and color contrast
Alternative text descriptions for important images where appropriate

We understand that accessibility is an ongoing process and we are actively working to improve our website.

Event Accessibility

Forge & Food Festival is an outdoor public event held on open field grounds. We aim to provide an inclusive environment for attendees, vendors, and participants.

We make reasonable efforts to provide:

Accessible parking areas (availability may vary by venue and weather conditions)
Step-free access to primary event areas where terrain allows
Accessible restroom facilities
Clearly marked pathways and signage
Staff assistance upon request

Because the event takes place on natural grass fields, surfaces may be uneven or affected by weather conditions.

Assistance and Accommodations

We are happy to assist with reasonable accommodation requests. If you require assistance attending the event, navigating the venue, or accessing website information, please contact us in advance so we can help.

Email: generalinquiries@marcaidasforgeandfoodfest.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

We encourage attendees who may need accommodations to contact us prior to the event whenever possible so arrangements can be discussed.

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website and event. If you experience any accessibility barriers, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and procedures to improve usability and accessibility for all participants.