Website Accessibility Statement

Accessibility Statement

Precision Auto is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Our aim is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA, as well as comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) effective communication requirements, and other applicable regulations.

We understand that providing an accessible website is an ongoing effort. As such, we consistently review our site to identify areas for improvement. We conduct regular accessibility audits and remediate any issues that are discovered.

Here are some of the measures we are taking to ensure accessibility:

• Providing alternative text for images and other non-text content.
• Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
• Using clear and simple language.
• Making our website keyboard navigable.
• Ensuring form elements are properly labeled.
• Using semantic HTML to structure content.
• Providing transcripts for audio and captions for video content.
• Testing our website regularly with assistive technologies.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using Precision Auto. You can contact us through our contact page or by calling our accessibility hotline at (206) 555-2222. A dedicated accessibility specialist, Evelyn Rodriguez, will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days.

Our ongoing accessibility effort works towards being in line with WCAG 2.1 guidelines for website accessibility.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. This allows users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device to access all content and functionality. You can use the following keys to navigate our site:

• Tab: Moves focus to the next interactive element.
• Shift + Tab: Moves focus to the previous interactive element.
• Enter: Activates a focused link or button.
• Arrow Keys: Scrolls through content or selects options in a dropdown menu.
• Spacebar: Activates a checkbox or button.

We have implemented skip navigation links to allow users to bypass repetitive navigation elements and jump directly to the main content of a page. These links are typically located at the top of the page and become visible when focused via keyboard navigation.

The following table outlines the keyboard navigation functionality across different elements of the website:

Alternative Text

All images and other non-text content on our website have alternative text (alt text) descriptions. This allows users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content of the images. The alt text should be a concise and descriptive representation of the image's purpose or content.

Decorative images that do not convey meaningful information have empty alt text attributes (alt=""). This tells assistive technologies to ignore these images.

Here are some examples of how we use alternative text:

• For a photograph of our lead mechanic, Marcus Holloway, repairing a car engine, the alt text might be: "Marcus Holloway, ASE certified mechanic, working on a car engine at Precision Auto in Seattle."
• For our company logo, the alt text would be: "Precision Auto Logo - Expert Car Care in Seattle."
• For an accessibility icon, the alt text is: "Accessibility Icon".

Color Contrast

We have ensured that all text on our website has sufficient color contrast against its background. This helps users with low vision or color blindness to easily read the content. We use color contrast ratios that meet or exceed the WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines.

Our default color scheme utilizes dark text on a light background. However, we also offer a dark theme option that provides light text on a dark background. This allows users to choose the color scheme that works best for them.

The following table displays the color contrast ratios used across our website:

Font Sizing

Our website uses relative font sizes, which allows users to easily increase or decrease the text size using their browser settings. This is important for users with low vision or other visual impairments.

To increase the font size in most browsers, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts:

• Windows: Ctrl + +
• Mac: Command + +

To decrease the font size:

• Windows: Ctrl + -
• Mac: Command + -

You can also adjust the font size using your browser's zoom functionality.

Additional Accessibility Considerations

Beyond the specific measures outlined above, Precision Auto is committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Here are some additional considerations we've taken into account:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content logically, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the relationships between different elements on the page.
• Form Labels: All form fields are properly labeled to ensure that users understand what information is required.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout the website to help users easily find the information they need.
• Error Handling: We provide clear and informative error messages to help users correct mistakes when filling out forms.
• Timing: We avoid using time limits that could make it difficult for users with disabilities to complete tasks.

Assistance and Feedback

We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulties while using our site, please don't hesitate to contact us. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our accessibility efforts. You can reach our accessibility team through the contact page or by calling (206) 555-2222. Please specify that you are reaching out with an accessibility concern so that your request can be prioritized. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible to provide assistance.