Accessibility Statement
Effective Date: 26 June 2025
Website: https://baywoodriveroutdoor.com
At Baywood River Outdoor Gear, we believe in equal access for everyone. We're committed to providing a digital experience that is inclusive and accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.
1. Our Accessibility Commitment
We actively strive to ensure that all visitors including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities can:
Navigate and use our website independently
Understand our content easily
Make purchases and access services with full functionality
2. Accessibility Standards & Legal Compliance
We design and maintain our site in accordance with:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act
- Relevant U.S. state-level accessibility laws (e.g., California Unruh Act)
3. Accessibility Features We Use
Feature |
Description |
Keyboard Navigation |
Full access without a mouse |
Alt Text |
For all meaningful images |
Semantic HTML & ARIA Labels |
For screen reader clarity |
Proper Heading Structure |
Logical reading order |
Skip Links & Landmark Roles |
Easy site navigation |
Color Contrast Compliance |
Visible for color-blind users |
Responsive Design |
Mobile/tablet friendly |
Font Resizability |
Zoom and custom font support |
4. Accessibility Tools Used for Testing
We test our website regularly using tools such as:
- WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
- Google Lighthouse
- axe Accessibility Checker
- NVDA and Voiceover (screen reader compatibility)
-
Manual keyboard navigation testing
5. Known Limitations
We aim for full compliance, but you may notice:
- Some third-party widgets (like embedded maps, social feeds) may not be fully accessible
- Occasional missing ARIA roles or labels on older content
-
PDFs or external documents may lack proper tagging
We’re actively working to resolve these areas. If you encounter issues, please notify us (see below).
6. Continuous Improvement Plan
We believe accessibility is an ongoing process. To support this:
- We perform quarterly accessibility reviews
- Our staff receives basic ADA compliance training
- New content and features are reviewed for accessibility prior to publishing
- Accessibility concerns are escalated to our development team immediately
7. How to Report an Accessibility Issue
If you are having trouble using our site or find an accessibility barrier, please contact us so we can help and improve:
Registered Business Name: Baywood River LLC
Doing Business As: Baywood River Outdoor Gear
Business Type: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Registration Authority: Commonwealth of Virginia – State Corporation Commission
Formation Date: September 5, 2023
DBA Effective Date: June 24, 2025
Phone: +1 (276) 620-4074
Email: support@baywoodriveroutdoor.com
Business Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (Mon-Sat) (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time (New York)
Business Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (Mon-Sat) (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time (New York)
Please include:
The page URL
A brief description of the issue
Your browser/device or assistive tech used
We usually respond within 24 hours.
8. Third-Party Services Disclaimer
Our website may include tools or content from third parties (e.g., payment processors, embedded videos). We strive to work with vendors who meet accessibility standards, but:
We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party platforms.
Please let us know if any third-party features present barriers.
9. Formal Grievance Procedure
If you are a person with a disability and feel that Baywood River Outdoor Gear has not provided reasonable digital access, you may:
1. File a complaint directly with us (see contact above)
2. File a civil rights grievance under the ADA Title III with the U.S. Department of Justice
3. Seek assistance from a local disability rights organization
10. Policy Review and Updates
We review this Accessibility Statement at least annually or whenever major changes are made to our website or services.
Last Updated: 26 June 2025