Accessibility at Zenith Realty

Accessibility Statement for Zenith Realty

At Zenith Realty, we are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

Our Commitment

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Measures to Support Accessibility

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

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
• Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
• Integrate accessibility into our development practices.
• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
• Regularly evaluate our website using automated and manual testing methods.

Specific Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have alternative text descriptions, allowing screen readers to convey the content to users. For example, our logo on the navigation bar has the alt text "Zenith Realty Logo, linking to homepage," ensuring users understand its purpose.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse can access all content and functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other structural elements appropriately to organize content and make it easy to understand and navigate.
• Sufficient Color Contrast: We have ensured that there is sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make the content readable for users with low vision. Our color palette adheres to WCAG guidelines for contrast ratios.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
• Forms and Labels: All form fields have clear and descriptive labels, making them accessible to screen reader users.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the user experience for people with disabilities.
• Semantic HTML: Our website uses semantic HTML elements to provide a clear structure and meaning to the content, making it easier for assistive technologies to interpret.
• Responsive Design: Our website is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes and devices, ensuring a consistent experience across all platforms.

Accessibility Tips for Users

To optimize your experience on our website, consider the following tips:

• Use a screen reader such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver to access content audibly.
• Enable keyboard navigation to move through the website without a mouse.
• Adjust text size and color contrast settings in your browser for optimal readability.
• Utilize browser extensions and plugins to enhance accessibility features.

Exceptions

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some content that does not yet fully conform to accessibility standards. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and will address any identified issues as quickly as possible. For example, older PDF documents might not be fully accessible, but we are working to replace them with accessible HTML versions.

Feedback

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

• Email: accessibility@zenithrealty.com
• Phone: (415) 555-0123
• Postal address: 100 California Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to our Accessibility Officer, Ms. Anya Sharma, at anya.sharma@zenithrealty.com. We are committed to resolving accessibility issues in a timely and effective manner.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Zenith Realty's website 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.

Assessment Approach

Zenith Realty assessed the accessibility of our website by the following approaches:

• Self-evaluation: We have evaluated our website internally using WCAG guidelines and best practices.
• External evaluation: We have engaged a third-party accessibility consultant to conduct a comprehensive audit of our website.
• User testing: We conduct user testing with individuals with disabilities to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to making ongoing improvements to the accessibility of our website. As part of our ongoing efforts, we will:

• Regularly review and update our accessibility policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing training to our staff on accessibility best practices.
• Monitor our website for accessibility issues and address them promptly.
• Seek feedback from users with disabilities and incorporate their suggestions into our accessibility efforts.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content that is not under our control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of this content, but we encourage third-party providers to ensure their content is accessible.

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

We regularly test our website with these browsers to ensure compatibility and accessibility.

WCAG Compliance Details