Our Commitment to Inclusive Access
MEZZE.MY stands as a celebration of the diverse culinary heritage shared across the Middle East and Mediterranean. Inspired by Chef Amira Khoury’s journey from Beirut’s bustling kitchens to the coastlines of Sicily, this site serves a global audience hungry for authentic, rooted recipes. As part of that mission, accessibility is not treated as an afterthought. It is built into our promise of hospitality and openness to all, reflecting the very essence of the cultures that shaped every recipe here.
Every visitor, regardless of ability or background, deserves an effortless experience. Whether browsing for a classic hummus technique or diving deep into the spices behind a tagine, the pages on MEZZE.MY have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate all readers. We strive to make the digital table as welcoming as the physical ones that inspired our story.
Designing With Accessibility in Mind
From the start, development of MEZZE.MY prioritized inclusive design. Our layout, navigation, and content choices reflect practices intended to meet international standards, specifically the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.
Visual contrast between background and text ensures clarity for users with visual sensitivity. Images, an essential part of food storytelling, include alternative descriptions. Interactive components such as buttons or forms respond predictably to keyboard commands and assistive technologies. Fonts are readable across devices, and text sizing remains flexible through zoom functions without breaking site structure.
This commitment goes beyond compliance—it echoes the hospitality inherent to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, where no guest is left out, and no voice goes unheard.
Compatibility Across Tools and Devices
MEZZE.MY has been tested across multiple browsers, screen sizes, and assistive technologies. The goal is to offer a consistent experience to those who rely on screen readers, voice control software, or alternate input devices.
Whether navigating by keyboard alone or reading with refreshable braille displays, users can expect reliable performance. We continuously monitor compatibility with tools such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack to identify improvements. Our design also supports low-bandwidth connections, allowing smoother access worldwide, including in areas with limited internet infrastructure.
Ongoing Improvements and User Feedback
Chef Amira’s recipes didn’t arrive fully formed—they evolved with time, trial, and insight from people she cooked for. We treat this site the same way. While we’ve worked diligently to remove access barriers, the learning process doesn’t end here.
Our team regularly audits MEZZE.MY for accessibility performance using both automated tools and human evaluation. Code is refined, layouts reviewed, and interfaces tested to reflect the most current standards. But beyond technology, we listen. Visitors who encounter obstacles are encouraged to share their experiences so we can improve.
If you’ve found something that limits your ability to use the site, please reach out. Your feedback isn’t just welcomed—it is valued. Contact us anytime at contact@mezze.my.
Third-Party Content and Limitations
While MEZZE.MY strives for consistency across every page, some features involve third-party integrations that we do not fully control. Embedded videos, social sharing tools, or comment systems may operate under different accessibility parameters.
In these cases, we attempt to choose tools with accessibility in mind, but limitations may occur. When issues are identified, we work to find more inclusive alternatives or offer supplementary access options where possible.
We recognize the gap between ideal design and reality. Even as technologies evolve, inclusivity remains a process of intention, attention, and adaptation. That’s a promise we keep.
Global Access, Local Soul
MEZZE.MY may speak from Chef Amira’s kitchen, but it welcomes the world. From Tokyo to Toronto, from Nairobi to Naples, visitors come searching for recipes and stories passed through generations. To meet this global presence, our accessibility efforts consider language diversity, regional browser use, and international compliance guidelines.
The recipes here may originate from the Levant or North Africa, but the audience includes anyone drawn to flavor, tradition, and shared experience. We recognize this reach and embrace the responsibility it brings. Building a truly international table begins with access—for everyone.
Just as food changes with time, so must the experience of finding, reading, and preparing it. The accessibility of MEZZE.MY will continue to grow as tools improve and feedback arrives. We remain committed to opening doors, not closing them—whether those doors lead to the secrets of sumac, the heat of harissa, or the layered joy of a perfect mezze platter.
This journey began in a small Beirut kitchen. Today, it reaches countless homes across continents. Thank you for visiting, for cooking, for sharing. We want everyone to be able to do the same—freely, comfortably, fully.