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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Paper and Flowers NYC is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
Our Commitment
We strive to ensure that our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Paper and Flowers NYC takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
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Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues.
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Alternative Text: We provide alternative text descriptions for images and other non-text content.
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Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using a keyboard.
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Clear and Consistent Structure: We use clear headings and consistent navigation to make our website easy to understand.
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Adjustable Text Size: Users can adjust the text size using browser settings.
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Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background.
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Form Accessibility: Forms are designed to be accessible to screen readers and keyboard users.
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Video Captions/Transcripts: where video is used, we aim to provide captions or transcripts.
Ongoing Effort
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are continually seeking to improve the accessibility of our website. We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Paper and Flowers NYC. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience any difficulty accessing information on our website, or if you have any suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
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Phone: 1-917-803-6264
We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner.
Browser Compatibility
Our website is designed to be compatible with most modern web browsers. However, some older browsers may not support all accessibility features.
Third-Party Content
Please note that our website may contain links to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for the accessibility of those websites.
Date of Statement
This accessibility statement was last updated on April 9, 2025.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site’s pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]
[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]
Requests, issues and suggestions
If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:
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[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
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[Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]