Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Northfolk Net is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The WCAG standards have three levels of accessibility: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. We've chosen Level AA as our target for the Northfolk Net website and the websites we create for our clients.

Measures We Take

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
• Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
• Provide accessibility training for our staff
• Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
• Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure with proper headings and landmarks
• Keyboard navigation support
• Text alternatives for non-text content
• Sufficient color contrast
• Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Form labels and error messages
• ARIA attributes where appropriate

Accessibility for Client Websites

When designing and developing websites for our clients, we prioritize accessibility and follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We believe that accessible websites benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities.

Our approach to creating accessible websites includes:

• Designing with accessibility in mind from the start
• Using semantic HTML and proper document structure
• Ensuring keyboard accessibility
• Providing text alternatives for images and media
• Maintaining sufficient color contrast
• Creating responsive designs that work on all devices
• Testing with assistive technologies
• Providing accessibility documentation and training for clients

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations of our website that are beyond our control. These include:

• Content from third-party applications or services embedded within our site
• PDF files or other documents that may not be fully accessible
• Legacy content that predates our accessibility efforts

If you encounter any barriers to accessibility on our website, please contact us. We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our site and services.

Feedback

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

• Email: grantbrownow@icloud.com
• Phone: (352) 895-9359

We try to respond to feedback within 3 business days. Your input helps us identify areas where we can improve the accessibility of our website and services.

Assessment and Compliance

The Northfolk Net website has been assessed internally for accessibility compliance. We regularly review our website for accessibility and conduct testing with various assistive technologies.

While we strive for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, we recognize that there may be areas that need improvement. We are committed to an ongoing process of testing and improvement to enhance the accessibility of our website.

Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit these resources:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our accessibility statement or need assistance with any part of our website, please contact us at: grantbrownow@icloud.com or call us at (352) 895-9359.