Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Apex Automotive, we firmly believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services online. As such, we are dedicated to making our website a welcoming and inclusive experience for all visitors. Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing, and we continuously strive to improve our website to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

We are guided by the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

Accessibility Features

We have incorporated several features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

Alternative Text for Images

All images on our website include descriptive alternative text (alt text). This text provides a textual alternative to the image, allowing users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content and purpose of the image. For example, the accessibility icon on this page has the alt text "Accessibility icon," clearly indicating its purpose.

Keyboard Navigation

Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard alone. Users can navigate through the site using the tab key, shift+tab to move backwards, and the enter key to activate links and buttons. This ensures that users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device can still access all content and functionality.

ARIA Attributes

We utilize Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the semantics of our website. ARIA attributes provide additional information about the roles, states, and properties of elements, making it easier for assistive technologies like screen readers to interpret and convey the content to users. For example, our navigation menu uses ARIA landmarks to clearly define its role on the page.

Color Contrast

We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors. This helps users with low vision or color blindness to easily read and comprehend the content on our website. We regularly test our color contrast using accessibility tools to ensure compliance with WCAG guidelines.

Semantic HTML

We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content in a meaningful and logical way. This includes using appropriate headings ( <h1> , <h2> , <h3> ), lists ( <ul> , <ol> ), and other semantic elements to convey the structure and organization of our content. This helps assistive technologies to understand and present the content to users in a clear and understandable manner.

Consistent Navigation

We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website. This helps users to easily find and access the information they need, regardless of which page they are on. Our navigation menu is located at the top of each page and provides clear and intuitive access to all major sections of the site.

Responsive Design

Our website is designed to be responsive, meaning that it adapts to different screen sizes and devices. This ensures that users can access our website on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones without any loss of content or functionality. The responsive design also ensures that the website remains accessible to users with disabilities, regardless of the device they are using.

Forms and Labels

All forms on our website include clear and descriptive labels. This helps users to understand the purpose of each form field and to enter the correct information. We also use ARIA attributes to provide additional information about form fields, such as required fields and error messages. This ensures that users with disabilities can easily fill out and submit forms.

Video Captions and Transcripts

Whenever possible, we provide captions and transcripts for video content on our website. Captions provide a textual representation of the audio content, allowing users who are deaf or hard of hearing to understand the video. Transcripts provide a complete textual version of the video, including both audio and visual elements. This ensures that all users can access and understand our video content.

Clear and Concise Language

We use clear and concise language throughout our website. This helps users to easily understand the content and to avoid confusion. We also avoid jargon and technical terms whenever possible. If technical terms are necessary, we provide clear definitions and explanations.

Resizable Text

Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings. This allows users with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level. The website is designed to maintain its layout and functionality even when the text size is increased.

WCAG Compliance

Apex Automotive is committed to meeting the requirements of WCAG 2.1 level AA. We regularly review and update our website to ensure ongoing compliance with these guidelines. Our efforts include:

• Performing regular accessibility audits using automated and manual testing methods.
• Training our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into our website design and development process.
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to identify areas for improvement.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

We are always striving to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the information below.

You can reach our accessibility team at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (206) 555-2020
• Address: Apex Automotive, Accessibility Department, 123 Auto Lane, Seattle, WA 98101

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

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content provided by third parties, such as social media feeds or embedded videos. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage you to contact the third-party provider directly if you encounter any accessibility issues with their content.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly monitor our website for accessibility issues and make updates as needed. We also stay informed about the latest accessibility standards and guidelines and incorporate them into our website design and development process.

Apex Automotive is dedicated to providing a positive and inclusive online experience for all users. We appreciate your feedback and support as we work to make our website more accessible.