Accessibility

Pacific Valor Law

Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

Our Commitment

Pacific Valor Law is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

We believe that all visitors to our website, including those with disabilities, deserve equal access to information about their legal rights and our services.

As a law firm serving disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are particularly committed to making our website accessible to the communities we serve.

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.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA covers a wide range of recommendations for making web content accessible, including guidelines for:

Visual presentation
Navigation
Text alternatives
Adaptable content
Distinguishable content
Keyboard accessibility
Time limits
Seizure prevention
Navigable content
Readable text
Predictable functionality
Input assistance

Measures to Support Accessibility

Pacific Valor Law takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Include accessibility as part of our website development process
Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices for third-party tools and services
Provide accessibility guidance to our staff
Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods
Conduct regular accessibility reviews of our website
Address accessibility issues promptly when identified

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

Text and Visual Design:

Sufficient color contrast between text and background
Resizable text without loss of content or functionality
No content that flashes more than three times per second
Clear and consistent visual hierarchy

Navigation:

Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
Clear and descriptive page titles
Consistent navigation structure across pages
Descriptive link text that indicates destination

Images and Media:

Alternative text for informative images
Decorative images marked appropriately
Captions for video content where available

Forms:

Clear labels for all form fields
Error messages that identify the problem and suggest corrections
Instructions for completing forms
Logical tab order

Structure:

Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
Lists marked up correctly
Tables with appropriate headers
Landmarks to identify page regions

Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with:

Browsers:

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

Assistive Technologies:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

Operating Systems:

Windows
macOS
iOS
Android

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of this website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

PDF Documents: Some PDF documents on this website, particularly older documents or documents received from third parties, may not be fully accessible. If you need information from a PDF in an alternative format, please contact us and we will provide the information in an accessible format.

Third-Party Content: Some content embedded from third-party sources (such as videos, maps, or social media feeds) may not be fully accessible. We work with vendors to improve accessibility of third-party content and provide alternatives when possible.

Legacy Content: Some older content on this website may not meet current accessibility standards. We are working to update legacy content as resources allow.

Dynamic Content: Some interactive features may have accessibility limitations. We are continually working to improve these features.

Alternative Formats

If you have difficulty accessing any content on this website, we are happy to provide information in alternative formats, including:

Large print
Plain text
Audio format
Other formats upon request

To request information in an alternative format, please contact us using the information below.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. Please let us know if you:

Encounter any accessibility barriers
Have difficulty using any feature
Have suggestions for improvement
Need information in an alternative format

Email: [email protected]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Mail: Pacific Valor Law [Your Street Address] Okinawa, Japan [Postal Code]

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Assessment Approach

Pacific Valor Law assessed the accessibility of this website by:

Self-evaluation using accessibility testing tools
Manual testing with keyboard navigation
Testing with screen reader software
Review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines
Ongoing monitoring and testing

We conduct accessibility reviews:

When new content or features are added
When accessibility issues are reported
On a regular periodic basis

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your concern through the following process:

Step 1: Contact us directly using the information above. We will work to resolve your concern within 10 business days.

Step 2: If you are not satisfied with our response, you may request a review by firm management by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Accessibility Concern – Management Review.”

Step 3: If you are still not satisfied, you may file a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority.

Formal Complaints

You may file a formal accessibility complaint with:

U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Website: www.ada.gov

U.S. Access Board 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 272-0080 Website: www.access-board.gov

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: www.w3.org/WAI/

ADA.gov – Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act: www.ada.gov

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
JavaScript
WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Formal Approval

This accessibility statement was approved by:

[Your Name] Attorney at Law Pacific Valor Law

Date: [INSERT DATE]

Statement History

This statement was created on [INSERT DATE].

Last reviewed: [INSERT DATE] Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

We review this accessibility statement annually and update it when:

We make significant changes to our website
We receive feedback that requires updates
Accessibility standards are updated

Contact Information

Pacific Valor Law

Address: [Your Street Address] Okinawa, Japan [Postal Code]