2 Forks Events is committed to making our event coverage and planning guides usable by as many people as possible, including readers who use assistive technologies or who have visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive needs. This statement explains our approach, the standard we work towards, the steps we take, the limitations we are aware of, and how to reach us if you encounter a barrier.
Our commitment
Events are for everyone, and information about them should be too. Whether you are planning a wedding, choosing a concert, or looking for something to do this weekend, an accessible website is part of serving that audience fairly. We treat accessibility as a continuing responsibility that informs how we design, build, and edit the site — not a one-time exercise.
The standard we work towards
We aim to meet the internationally recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines are organised around four principles: that content should be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Working towards this standard means attending to the following across the site.
What we do
- Readable typography. We use clear, legible typefaces and comfortable spacing suited to reading, and we support both a light and a dark reading mode so readers can choose what is easier on their eyes.
- Colour and contrast. We aim for sufficient contrast between text and background, and we try not to rely on colour alone to convey meaning — for example, our category labels carry text as well as colour.
- Structure and headings. We use proper heading structure and semantic HTML so that screen-reader users can navigate an article by its sections, and so the meaning of the page is conveyed to assistive technology.
- Keyboard navigation. We work towards making interactive elements reachable and usable with a keyboard, including a “skip to content” link, so readers who do not use a mouse can move through the site.
- Descriptive text. We aim to provide descriptive alternative text for meaningful images — important for an image-rich event publication — and clear, descriptive link text.
- Responsive design. The site adapts to different screen sizes and remains usable when text is enlarged, which helps readers on mobile devices and those who zoom in.
Assistive technologies
We aim for the site to work with common assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech-recognition software, and browser and operating-system accessibility features such as text resizing and high-contrast modes. Because there are many combinations of devices, browsers, and assistive tools, we cannot test every one, but we treat reports of incompatibility seriously.
Ongoing work and known limitations
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. As we add features, templates, and event photography, we test against the WCAG principles and correct issues we discover. We are aware that some areas may not yet fully conform — for example certain older content, embedded or third-party components (such as social embeds or maps), or complex interactive elements may present barriers we are still working to address or replace. Where a third-party tool we rely on has accessibility limitations, we press for improvements or seek alternatives. We would rather be transparent about these limitations than claim a level of conformance we have not yet fully achieved.
How we handle accessibility reports
Reader feedback is one of the most effective ways we find and fix accessibility problems. When you tell us about a barrier, we treat it as a priority: we try to reproduce the issue, identify the cause, and correct it, and we aim to keep you informed. Reports about content that prevents you from reading or using core parts of the site are given particular urgency.
How to contact us about accessibility
If you encounter an accessibility barrier on 2 Forks Events, or if you need a piece of our content provided in a different format, please contact us at editorial@2forksevents.com. To help us respond quickly, it is useful (but not required) if you can tell us the web address (URL) of the page; a description of the problem and what you were trying to do; and the browser, device, and any assistive technology you were using. We welcome this feedback and use it to improve the site for everyone.
A note on the content itself
Making the website technically accessible is only part of the picture. We also try to write clearly — defining terms, structuring guides so readers can find what they need, and using plain language wherever the subject allows — so our coverage is understandable to a wide audience. Clear writing is, in its own way, an accessibility measure. We review this statement and our practices periodically and update them as the site evolves and as standards develop.
The WCAG principles in practice
The four WCAG principles are a useful way to understand what accessibility means for a reader. Perceivable means information must be presentable in ways users can perceive — text alternatives for images, sufficient contrast. Operable means users must be able to operate the interface — everything reachable by keyboard, with enough time to read and use content. Understandable means information and operation must be understandable — predictable navigation and clear language. Robust means content must work with a range of user tools, including current and future assistive technologies. We use these as a practical checklist when we design templates and edit content.
Alternative formats and assistance
If our standard presentation of a piece of content does not work for you, we will try to help. Depending on the request, that might mean providing the text of an article in a simpler format, describing the content of an image, or pointing you to the primary source. There is no formal application process — simply email editorial@2forksevents.com describing what you need, and we will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.
A continuing commitment
As a growing publication, we treat accessibility as part of building the site well from the start, rather than something to retrofit. New features are considered with accessibility in mind, and reader feedback directly shapes our priorities. We are committed to continual improvement and to being honest about where we still have work to do.