Accessibility Policy

At My Fine Yard, we want everyone to be able to use our tools and read our research. This page explains how we are making our website easy to use for everyone, including people with disabilities, so that every yard can reach its full potential.

1. Our Commitment

At My Fine Yard, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality horticultural research and diagnostic tools. We are committed to making our website and our Application Suite easy to use for all people, including those with disabilities. We want your experience on our site to be as smooth as possible.

2. Accessibility Standards

To help us achieve our goals, we follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These are international rules that explain how to make web content more accessible for people with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor disabilities. By following these rules, we make the site better for everyone.

3. What We Are Doing

We are constantly working to improve the “digital soil” of our website. Some of the things we do to stay accessible include:

  • Alt Text: We add “Alternative Text” to our plant and soil photos so that screen readers can describe the images to users who cannot see them.
  • Clear Contrast: We use high-contrast colors (like dark text on a light background) to make sure our articles and tool results are easy to read.
  • Easy Navigation: We design our menus and buttons to be easy to find. We also work to make sure you can navigate our site using only a keyboard if you cannot use a mouse.
  • Readable Fonts: We use clean, simple fonts that are easy on the eyes and stay readable on both large monitors and mobile phones.

4. Ongoing Improvements

While we strive for perfection, we know that technology and accessibility needs are always changing. Some parts of our site—like complex maps or third-party tools—may still be under development as we work to make them fully accessible. We view accessibility as a continuous “growing season” and will keep updating our site to meet the latest standards.

5. Feedback and Contact

If you are having trouble using any part of My Fine Yard, or if you find something that isn’t working for your specific needs, please let us know. We want to hear from you so we can fix the issue.
Email: contact@myfineyard.com
Subject: Accessibility Feedback

6. Governing Law

As stated in our Terms of Use, this policy is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. We aim to meet all applicable US accessibility laws to provide a safe and helpful space for the entire gardening community.