Website Accessibility

BarJobs is committed to ensuring that our job board platform is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to bar and hospitality job opportunities, regardless of ability.

We are actively working to improve the accessibility of barjobs.io and are committed to following best practices and standards as defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. We are working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance for our website.

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All features can be accessed via keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatibility: We test with common screen readers and aim for full compatibility
• Text Alternatives: Images and non-text content include descriptive alt text
• Color Contrast: We follow WCAG color contrast guidelines for text and interactive elements
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy and landmarks for easy navigation
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for interactive elements
• Bilingual Support: Full platform availability in English and Spanish

We regularly test BarJobs with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
• Browser extensions: WAVE, Axe DevTools
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Various browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

We acknowledge the following areas where we are working to improve accessibility:

• Third-Party Job Listings: Some job listings are scraped from external sources and may contain content that is not fully accessible. We are working to improve the formatting of this content.
• Interactive Maps: If we add location-based features, we will ensure they have accessible alternatives.
• PDF Documents: If employers upload PDFs, we cannot guarantee they are accessible. We encourage employers to provide accessible document formats.

If you need specific accommodations to use BarJobs effectively, please email accessibility@barjobs.io with:

• Your accessibility needs
• Which features you'd like to use
• Your preferred accommodation

We will respond within 2 business days to discuss options.

If you are unable to access any feature of our platform due to a disability, please contact us at accessibility@barjobs.io and we will work with you to provide alternative arrangements, which may include:

• Providing job listing information in an alternative format
• Assisting with the job application process
• Providing employer contact information directly
• One-on-one support for posting jobs

We value your feedback on the accessibility of BarJobs. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us, please include:

• A description of the accessibility barrier
• The specific page or feature where you encountered the issue
• Your contact information so we can follow up

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2-3 business days.

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Review and test our platform with accessibility tools and screen readers
• Consult accessibility guidelines and best practices
• Gather feedback from users with disabilities
• Train our development team on accessible design principles
• Prioritize accessibility in new feature development

This statement will be updated as we make improvements to our platform.

BarJobs may link to external employer websites when you apply for jobs. These third-party sites have their own accessibility policies. While we encourage employers to maintain accessible websites, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of external content.