Shopping Made Easy for Everyone

At LocallyGrown, we believe everyone should be able to buy fresh, local food online. Whether you use a screen reader, keyboard navigation, or have different visual needs, we've built our marketplace with you in mind.

Easy to Read

Clear text and colors that work for everyone, even in bright sunlight at the farmers market

No Mouse? No Problem!

Browse products and place orders using just your keyboard

Big, Easy Buttons

All buttons are large enough to tap easily, even with gloves on

Works with Screen Readers

Every product, price, and farm description is announced clearly

Shopping Without a Mouse

Some folks prefer keyboards, others need them. Either way, you can browse our entire market, add items to your order, and checkout without ever touching a mouse.

Quick Keys for Shopping

Tab / Shift+Tab Move between products and buttons
Enter / Space Add to cart or click buttons
Esc Close product details or your cart

Browse Product Categories

See more in this category (like "Vegetables" → "Tomatoes")
Go back to main categories
/ Browse through different products

Try it yourself: Press Tab to move between these sample buttons

Clear and Easy to See

We use colors and text sizes that are easy to read for everyone, whether you're shopping in bright sunlight or have different vision needs.

Easy-to-Read Colors

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Product Names & Prices Super clear, even in sunlight Excellent
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Descriptions & Details Easy on the eyes Great
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Buttons & Links Stand out clearly Good

See Where You Are

When you use Tab to navigate, you'll always see a clear outline showing where you are

Gentle Animations

If motion makes you dizzy, we automatically turn off animations based on your device settings

Comfortable browsing

Works Great with Screen Readers

If you use a screen reader to shop online, you'll find everything clearly labeled. Product names, prices, farm details, and even when items are added to your cart - it's all announced clearly.

What Your Screen Reader Will Tell You

"Tomatoes, Cherokee Purple, $4.50 per pound, from Happy Valley Farm"

"Add to cart button"

"2 items added to your order"

Shopping Updates Announced

When you add items:

"3 pounds of apples added to cart"

If something needs attention:

"Please select a quantity before adding to cart"

Every product photo is described ("Red ripe tomatoes in wooden basket")
All form fields clearly labeled ("Enter quantity in pounds")
Important messages announced right away
You'll know when pages are loading

Easy to Use on Phones & Tablets

Whether you're shopping from your couch or at the farmers market comparing prices, our site works great on any device. Big buttons, clear text, and easy navigation.

Buttons You Can Actually Tap

No more missing tiny buttons - everything is sized for real fingers!

Bigger Tap Areas on Phones

Buttons get even bigger on your phone so they're easier to tap

No Swiping Required

Everything can be done with simple taps - no complex gestures needed

Zoom In Without Breaking

Need bigger text? Zoom in as much as you want - everything still works great

Tested by Real People

We don't just run computer tests - we work with real shoppers who use different ways to browse the web. Their feedback helps us make shopping easier for everyone.

Computer Checks

  • ✓ Colors are easy to read
  • ✓ All buttons work with keyboard
  • ✓ Screen readers understand everything
  • ✓ Daily checks to catch any issues

Human Testing

  • ✓ Shopping without a mouse
  • ✓ Using popular screen readers
  • ✓ Phone and tablet screen readers
  • ✓ Making text really big

Designed For

  • ✓ Shoppers who are blind or have low vision
  • ✓ People who can't use a mouse
  • ✓ Folks who need things simple and clear
  • ✓ Grandparents shopping for local food

Help Us Do Better

We're always working to make shopping easier. Having trouble with something? Let us know - your feedback helps everyone who shops here.

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