Veridian Vista Realty

Accessibility Statement for Veridian Vista Realty

Veridian Vista Realty is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, including those offered through our website. To achieve this, we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of veridianvistarealty.com by implementing the following measures:

• Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website to identify and address accessibility issues. These audits are performed using both automated tools and manual testing by accessibility experts.
• WCAG Compliance: We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines provide a comprehensive set of recommendations for making web content more accessible.
• Accessible Design: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our design process from the outset. This includes using semantic HTML, providing alternative text for images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, and designing forms that are easy to navigate.
• 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.
• Ongoing Training: We provide ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices, so they can create and maintain accessible content.

Assistive Technologies

We understand that users may rely on various assistive technologies to access our website. We have taken steps to ensure compatibility with the following:

• Screen Readers: Our website is designed to be compatible with popular screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver. We use semantic HTML and provide alternative text for images to ensure that screen reader users can easily understand the content.
• Screen Magnifiers: Our website is designed to be responsive and scalable, so that users can easily zoom in without losing content or functionality.
• Voice Recognition Software: We strive to ensure that our website is navigable using voice recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on our website are accessible using keyboard navigation. Users can use the Tab key to move between elements and the Enter key to activate links and buttons.

Specific Accessibility Features

The following features have been implemented to enhance the accessibility of Veridian Vista Realty website:

• Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text that conveys the meaning or purpose of the image to users who cannot see it. For example, an image showcasing a "Modern house aerial view" has the alt text "An aerial view of a modern house with a lush green lawn".
• Semantic HTML Structure: We use semantic HTML elements such as <header>, <nav>, <main>, <article>, and <footer> to provide a clear and logical structure to our content. This helps screen reader users understand the organization of the page.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be fully navigated using a keyboard. All interactive elements, such as links and form fields, are accessible using the Tab key.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide clear and consistent navigation menus to help users easily find the information they need.
• Form Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels, instructions, and error messages.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.

Areas for Improvement

While we are committed to providing an accessible website, we recognize that there may be areas for improvement. We are continuously working to identify and address accessibility issues. Some areas where we are currently focusing our efforts include:

• Improving the accessibility of our video content by providing captions and transcripts.
• Ensuring that all PDF documents are fully accessible.
• Enhancing the accessibility of our interactive maps.

Feedback Mechanisms

We value your feedback and are committed to making our website as accessible as possible. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, please let us know. Your input helps us to improve the experience for all users.

You can provide feedback by:

• Sending an email to accessibility@veridianvistarealty.com
• Calling our accessibility hotline at (555) 987-6543
• Submitting a feedback form through our Contact Us page.

When providing feedback, please be as specific as possible. Include the URL of the page where you encountered the issue, a description of the problem, and the assistive technology you were using.

Contact Information for Accessibility Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact our Accessibility Team:

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain content provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility best practices.

Conformance Status

This website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, meaning that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and bring it into full conformance.

Date of Statement

This accessibility statement was last updated on October 26, 2023.

Future Efforts

Veridian Vista Realty is dedicated to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. We plan to continue our efforts by:

• Conducting annual accessibility audits.
• Providing ongoing training to our staff.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into all new website development projects.
• Monitoring and responding to user feedback.