Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Washington George Volandes PLLC 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.

Accessibility Standards

We strive 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:

• Alternative Text: Images include alternative text descriptions
• Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is available via keyboard
• Clear Structure: Headings are used to organize content hierarchically
• Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG contrast ratios
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus Indicators: Interactive elements have visible focus indicators
• Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels
• Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including:

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content or tools may have varying levels of accessibility
• Some complex legal forms may require additional assistance

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all content.

Browser Compatibility

This website is optimized for the following browsers:

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Mobile Accessibility

Our website is designed to be fully functional on mobile devices with:

• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
• Touch-friendly navigation and controls
• Mobile screen reader compatibility

Feedback and Assistance

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

Alternative Formats

If you need any content from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We can provide information in:

• Large print documents
• Audio format
• Braille (upon request)
• Easy-read format

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements through:

• Regular accessibility audits
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• User feedback incorporation
• Collaboration with accessibility experts

Legal Requirements

We recognize our legal obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable accessibility laws. Our commitment to accessibility goes beyond compliance to ensure equal access to legal information and services for all individuals.