Accessibility Statement for Coastal Escapes Realty

Coastal Escapes Realty is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors, and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to information. We believe that everyone should be able to easily navigate our website and access the information they need, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with all applicable standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Coastal Escapes Realty takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website to identify and address any accessibility issues. These audits are performed by both internal staff and external accessibility consultants.
• Ongoing Training: Our development and content creation teams receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices and WCAG guidelines.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: We test our website with a variety of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software, to ensure compatibility.
• Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use clear and simple language throughout our website to make our content easy to understand.
• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text) for users who are unable to see them.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard, without requiring a mouse.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background elements to make our content readable for users with low vision.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website using their browser settings.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent and predictable navigation structure throughout our website to help users find what they are looking for.
• Forms with Clear Labels: All forms on our website include clear and descriptive labels to help users understand the purpose of each field.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful way, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the role, state, and properties of elements on our website.
• Skip Navigation Link: We provide a "skip navigation" link that allows users to bypass the main navigation menu and jump directly to the main content of the page.
• Focus Indicators: We use clear and visible focus indicators to help keyboard users track their location on the page.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Accessibility Standards

Coastal Escapes Realty's website strives to conform to the following accessibility standard:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content on our website accessible, there may be some exceptions. For example, some older documents or third-party content may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are working to address these issues as quickly as possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (858) 555-7777
• Address: 123 Coastline Drive, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback in a timely manner and to address any accessibility issues you report.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. Coastal Escapes Realty is not responsible for the accessibility of these websites.

Enforcement Procedure

Coastal Escapes Realty is committed to promptly addressing any accessibility issues that are brought to our attention. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Ms. Eleanor Vance, at the contact information provided above. We will work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.

Formal Complaints

If you wish to file a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, you may do so by submitting a written complaint to our Accessibility Coordinator. Please include a detailed description of the accessibility issue you encountered, the URL of the page where the issue occurred, and any supporting documentation. We will investigate your complaint and respond to you within 30 business days.