Accessibility Statement
WCAG 2.1 AA Alignment · Last Updated: July 2026
At The Hidden Kitchen, we believe that dining and live entertainment should be welcoming and accessible to everyone. We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities and continuously improving the user experience for everyone.
1. WCAG 2.1 AA Standards Alignment
To provide an inclusive experience, we aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
2. Key Digital Accessibility Features
High Contrast & Dark Theme
Carefully chosen color contrast ratios between text elements and backgrounds to optimize legibility for low-vision users.
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive buttons, reservation forms, and navigation menus are accessible via keyboard tab navigation with visible focus indicators.
Screen Reader Compatibility
Constructed with semantic HTML5 elements, ARIA landmark tags, and descriptive alt text for visual media.
Responsive Text Scaling
Fully responsive layout supporting text resizing up to 200%+ without loss of content or breaking site navigation.
3. Physical Venue Accommodations
We are committed to providing equal physical access at our restaurant and live stage in Carterville, IL:
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance: Ground-level ramp and accessible main entrance.
- Accessible Dining & Bar Seating: Wheelchair-friendly tables and spacious seating configurations.
- ADA Restrooms: Fully accessible restroom facilities equipped with grab bars.
- Service Animals: Trained service animals are always welcome throughout the dining room and venue space.
4. Feedback & Assistance Contact Details
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Hidden Kitchen. If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website or require specific accommodations for your physical visit, please reach out to us: