Accessibility Statement for AutoFix Garage
AutoFix Garage is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for everyone.
Measures to Support Accessibility
AutoFix Garage takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Ongoing Accessibility Training: Our team receives regular training on accessibility best practices to ensure we are creating accessible content and experiences.
- Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
- Regular Accessibility Audits: We conduct regular audits of our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Clear and Simple Language: We strive to use clear and simple language throughout our website to make it easier to understand for all users.
- Alternative Text for Images: All images on our website have descriptive alternative text (alt text) to provide context for users who cannot see the images.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure that there is sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content.
- Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand how to complete the forms.
- Consistent Navigation: We maintain a consistent navigation structure throughout our website to help users easily find the information they are looking for.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser settings.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand and interpret the content.
Specific Accessibility Features
- Skip Navigation Link: We provide a "skip to main content" link at the top of each page to allow users to bypass the navigation menu and go directly to the main content.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies about the roles, states, and properties of interactive elements.
- Descriptive Link Text: We use descriptive link text that clearly indicates the destination of each link.
Assistive Technologies
Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen Readers: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver to ensure compatibility.
- Screen Magnifiers: Our website is designed to be compatible with screen magnifiers, allowing users with low vision to zoom in on the content without losing functionality.
- Voice Recognition Software: We aim for compatibility with voice recognition software to allow users to navigate and interact with our website using voice commands.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations on our website. We are aware of the following potential issues and are working to address them:
- Older Documents: Some older documents may not be fully accessible. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents.
- Third-Party Content: We may include content from third-party sources, such as embedded videos or social media feeds, which may not be fully accessible. We are working with these providers to improve the accessibility of their content.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (305) 555-2020
- Address: Accessibility Department, AutoFix Garage, 1234 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback, you may file a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice:
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
Washington, D.C. 20530
Accessibility Audits
AutoFix Garage conducts regular accessibility audits of its website to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards. These audits are performed by both internal accessibility specialists and external accessibility consultants.
Our most recent accessibility audit was conducted on July 15, 2024, by AccessAbility Solutions, a leading accessibility consulting firm. The audit included a comprehensive review of our website against the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
The audit identified several areas for improvement, which we are currently addressing. These include:
- Improving the keyboard navigation of certain interactive elements.
- Providing captions for all video content.
- Ensuring that all form fields have clear and descriptive labels.
Links to Other Pages
Here are links to other pages on our website:
Ongoing Efforts
AutoFix Garage is committed to making ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of its website. We are continuously monitoring our website for accessibility issues and implementing solutions to address them. We are also committed to providing ongoing training to our team on accessibility best practices.
We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services online, and we are dedicated to making our website as accessible as possible.