We strive to adhere to current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in our ongoing effort to provide an accessible website for all users. Some older or third-party content or features may not be fully accessible. We are working to address these issues. We conduct ongoing website accessibility audits and updates.
As the law and accessibility standards continue to change and we strive to deliver the most up-to-date content online, please understand that our efforts to improve online accessibility are ongoing. We encourage you to report any accessibility issues you may encounter by contacting us at hello@carasshop.com or at (314) 944-2272 so we can assist you. We’ll do everything we can to help.
Tips to improve your experience with our website:
Please note: we endeavor to keep these instructions up to date, but software technology changes frequently, so please check your favorite browser for the most current information.
How to zoom in your screen
Some people like to zoom into the screen or web browser to see things better. Here are a few ways of doing it depending on your setup:
- On Windows, press the Windows key and plus sign (+) at the same time to zoom in. You can also use the "Magnifier" application under "Accessories".
- On Mac, go to "System Preferences", open "Universal Access" and select the "Seeing" tab. Check the box under "Zoom" to "On".
- On your Apple device, tap "Settings", then "Accessibility". Tap the "Zoom" button and toggle it "On".
Another trick is to use "Ctrl" ("Cmd" on Mac) plus the plus (+) or minus (-) keys when you're in a web browser.
How to change the colors or fonts on the page
Some people like to change colors or fonts to see words more clearly. Most major web browsers have options to do this:
- In Chrome, go to the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Go to "Settings", then “Appearance”. In the center section, you can change the "Font size", "Customize fonts" in other ways, or set default "Page zoom". There are additional accessibility features if you go to "Settings", then “Accessibility.
- In Microsoft Edge, go to the 3 dots in the upper right corner. Go to "Settings", then “Appearance”. In the center section (near the bottom), you can change the "Font size", "Customize fonts" in other ways, or set default "Page zoom". There are additional accessibility features if you go to "Settings", then “Accessibility.
- In Mozilla Firefox, go to the 3 lines in the upper right corner. Go to “Settings”, then "General", then "Language and Appearance".
- In Safari, select "Preferences", "Appearance" tab, and then hit the "Select…" button next to the font fields.
We recommend a mixture of settings like enlarging font size and zooming into the browser for a better experience.
How to find and use a screen reader
Screen readers are text-to-speech software that allow people to read and interact with content in different ways. Many people who cannot perceive what is on the screen will use them to allow audible access to web content.
There are free options available including Narrator and NVDA for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac.
- Narrator can be turned on by pressing the Windows logo key + Ctrl + Enter. Narrator will read aloud items on the screen including buttons and menus, as they are selected or navigated through. To stop Narrator, press the same keys again.
- JAWS is also a popular option for Windows.
- VoiceOver can be turned on by pressing the Command key + F5 key.
Screen readers accept input in a variety of ways, but one of the most common forms is through your keyboard. By pressing the down arrow in JAWS, for example, you are able navigate through items on the page. JAWS will also accept Braille input.
How to use accessibility tools on mobile
iOS and Android alike provide many tools to help you access the web. A few of these tools are:
- VoiceOver for iOS and TalkBack for Android are the screen readers that come built-in. To turn on VoiceOver, go to "Settings", then "General", to "Accessibility", and then turn "VoiceOver" on.
- "Zoom" and, "Display & Text Size" are other features on iOS that you can use. These are also available through “Accessibility“.
