PenFed Realty, LLC Website Accessibility Statement
PenFed Realty, LLC (“PFR”) is committed to ensuring that our digital platforms are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant regulations. As part of this commitment, we have established the following Web Accessibility Policy to govern the accessibility of our websites that may be hosted by various vendors:
1. Accessibility Standards
PFR leverages several vendors to host our collection of websites and web technology tools. We follow industry standard guidance from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2 and endeavor to align to WCAG’s Level AA standards or higher. These guidelines provide comprehensive criteria for making web content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with disabilities.
2. Vendor Compliance
PFR requires that vendors demonstrate their commitment to accessibility by providing documentation of compliance with WCAG standards or an equivalent accessibility statement that shall be linked in the footer of the hosted homepage.
3. Accessibility Features
Websites hosted by PFR, or its vendors must incorporate accessibility features, including but not limited to:
- Alternative text for images and multimedia content;
- Keyboard navigation support;
- Descriptive headings and link text;
- Color contrast ratios that meet WCAG standards; and
- Compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
4. Accessibility Policy Review
This Web Accessibility Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Updates may be made as needed to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or best practices in web accessibility.
5. Reporting Accessibility Issues
Users who encounter accessibility barriers on our websites are encouraged to report these issues to PFR’s IT department at [email protected]. We are committed to promptly addressing and resolving accessibility concerns to improve the user experience for all individuals.
Conclusion
By implementing this Web Accessibility Policy, PFR aims to create an inclusive digital environment that enables equal access and participation for individuals of all abilities. We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process and remain dedicated to continuous improvement in this area.