At David Howell & Company, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all our customers, including those with disabilities. We strive to make our website and services inclusive, user-friendly, and compliant with applicable accessibility standards.
Accessibility Improvements & Theme Updates
We are committed to improving the accessibility and usability of our website for all users. As part of our most recent theme updates (Versions 1.6.3 through 2.2.1; April 2026), we have implemented a range of enhancements, bug fixes, and structural improvements to support a more inclusive experience.
Accessibility Enhancements
- Improved accessibility of price displays, sorting dropdowns, and product swatches
- Replaced or updated inaccessible HTML tags to support assistive technologies
- Enhanced keyboard navigation, particularly for slideshows and testimonial sections
- Updated heading structure (e.g., popup titles changed from H1 to H2) for better semantic hierarchy
- Improved variant picker accessibility, especially when using dropdown selector styles
- Refined unit price display clarity
Usability & Navigation Improvements
- Improved navigation behavior for slideshows
- Fixed alignment issues for buttons and form inputs
- Enhanced header search dropdown functionality
- Improved cart drawer performance and display, especially on iOS devices
- Resolved issues with add-to-cart responsiveness, including rapid-click errors
- Optimized breadcrumb display and overall product page structure
Visual & Content Enhancements
- Adjusted image sizing for featured product sections
- Improved rendering of variant image swatches
- Enhanced quality of custom icon uploads
- Updated styling for nested lists for better readability
- Improved visibility and consistency of product labels and inventory messaging
Functional Improvements
- Added support for app blocks in the footer, popups, and cart page
- Introduced new customization settings, including: Share icon display options, “Sort by” filtering controls and spacing controls for app sections
- Expanded product capabilities with support for up to 2,000 variants and combined listings
- Added Shopify account component integration
- Improved compatibility with custom HTML and metafields
Performance & Compatibility Fixes
- Improved performance of add-to-cart requests
- Fixed compatibility issues with Chrome DevTools
- Resolved multiple iOS-specific issues, including Safari display behavior and cart interactions
- Addressed issues with pickup availability, inventory messaging, and variant display
Ongoing Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing priority, and we are continuing to enhance our site in alignment with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. Current efforts include improvements to color contrast, focus states, keyboard navigation, alternative text, form usability, touch targets, and overall navigation consistency.
These updates are in progress as part of our commitment to creating an inclusive experience for all users.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on how we can improve accessibility for all users. If you have suggestions or encounter barriers while using our website, please contact us. We are here to assist you.
- Email: sfoose@davidhowell.com
- Phone: 914-666-4080
Thank you for shopping with David Howell & Company. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive experience for all!