Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Carnys Mediterranean Restaurant & Hookah Lounge is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation & Structure

• Consistent navigation across all pages
• Clear heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
• Breadcrumb navigation for easy orientation
• Skip-to-content links
• Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast ratios
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• No content that flashes more than three times per second
• Visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Images & Media

• Alternative text (alt text) for all meaningful images
• Decorative images marked appropriately
• Video content with captions where available

Forms & Interactions

• Clearly labeled form fields
• Error messages that identify the issue and suggest corrections
• Sufficient time to complete forms
• ARIA labels for complex interactive components

Physical Accessibility

Our restaurant location at 17514 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 features:

• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Accessible restrooms
• Accessible parking nearby
• Staff trained to assist guests with disabilities
• Service animals welcome

If you require any specific accommodations for your visit, please call us in advance at (818) 489-2557 and we will be happy to assist.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content (embedded maps, reservation widgets) may have varying accessibility levels
• Some decorative animations may not be fully described

We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any issues, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative format.

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance, please contact us:

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:

• The web page URL where you encountered the issue
• A description of the problem
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• Your preferred method of contact

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of our website. Our team regularly reviews our site for accessibility issues and implements improvements. We also provide accessibility training to our staff to ensure they can assist all guests effectively.