Accessibility Statement for Precision Auto

Precision Auto 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 and opportunity. We believe everyone deserves to navigate our website with ease, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Precision Auto is 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 WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility guidelines. These guidelines outline four main principles that state that websites should be:

Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Precision Auto takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of its website:

Including accessibility throughout our internal policies.
Integrating accessibility into our development practices.
Providing continual accessibility training for our staff.
Performing regular accessibility audits and testing.
Using clear and simple language in all content.
Employing a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes.
Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
Providing alternative text for all images.
Using semantic HTML to structure content logically.
Making the website navigable using keyboard-only controls.
Providing a skip-to-content link for easy navigation.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Precision Auto is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Specific Accessibility Features Implemented

Alternative Text: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who are visually impaired can understand the content of the images through screen readers. For example, the image on the homepage of a mechanic performing an oil change has the alt text "Mechanic performing an oil change, ensuring proper engine maintenance."
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is designed to be navigable using only a keyboard, enabling users who have difficulty using a mouse to access all website features. Tab order is logical and intuitive.
Color Contrast: We have ensured that sufficient color contrast is maintained between text and background, adhering to WCAG guidelines. Our design team carefully selects color palettes to provide readability for users with low vision. The primary color, for example, ensures excellent contrast on both light and dark themes.
Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret the content accurately. This includes using appropriate heading levels ( <h1> , <h2> , etc.) to structure the information hierarchically.
Skip to Content Link: A "Skip to Main Content" link is provided at the top of each page, allowing users to bypass the navigation menu and jump directly to the main content of the page. This feature is particularly helpful for screen reader users.
Form Accessibility: All forms on our website, such as the contact form on the Contact Us page, include properly labeled input fields and clear instructions. We use ARIA attributes where necessary to enhance form accessibility further.
Theme Toggle: A theme toggle button is available, enabling users to switch between a light and dark theme, based on their visual preferences. This feature enhances readability and reduces eye strain, particularly for users with light sensitivity.
Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size on our website using browser settings, accommodating those with low vision. The design is flexible and responsive to various text sizes.

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Precision Auto. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on our website:

Phone: (206) 555-2886
E-mail: [email protected]
Visitor Address: 4719 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Precision Auto is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

The latest versions of screen readers, such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Precision Auto relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Precision Auto, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Third-party content: Some content on our website may be provided by third-party vendors, and we cannot guarantee the accessibility of this content. We encourage our vendors to adhere to accessibility standards, and we are actively working to improve the accessibility of all content on our website. If you encounter issues with third-party content, please let us know, and we will contact the vendor to address the issue.
Older Documents: Some older documents and PDFs might not be fully accessible. We are in the process of updating these or providing accessible alternatives. If you need access to a document that is not currently accessible, please contact us, and we will provide an alternative format.

Formal Approval of this Accessibility Statement

This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

Gina Lorenzo, Head of Web Accessibility at Precision Auto

Date

This statement was created on November 7, 2024, and last updated on November 7, 2024.