Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Location Masters, Inc., we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, adhering to the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Location Masters, Inc. takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Conformance to Standards: We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
• Assistive Technology Compatibility: We design our website to be compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits and testing to identify and address any accessibility issues.
• Inclusive Design: We incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Training: Our team receives ongoing training on accessibility best practices.

Specific Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text. This ensures that users who are unable to see the images can understand their purpose and context. For example, our company logo has the alternative text "Location Masters, Inc. logo," and images of locations have detailed descriptions, such as "Coastal Cliffs, Mendocino, CA - Dramatic coastal cliffs offering stunning ocean views."
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard alone. Users can tab through links, form fields, and other interactive elements without relying on a mouse.
• 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 or color blindness. We use CSS variables to manage color schemes and provide flexibility for future adjustments.
• Clear and Consistent Structure: We use headings, lists, and other structural elements to organize the content in a logical and consistent manner. This helps users understand the hierarchy and relationships between different sections of the website.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily resize the text on our website without losing content or functionality. This can be done using browser settings or assistive technologies.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions to help users understand what information is required. We use the aria-label attribute to provide additional context for form elements.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website have captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information about the roles, states, and properties of interactive elements. This helps assistive technologies interpret and convey the content to users.
• Descriptive Link Text: All links have descriptive text that clearly indicates their destination. We avoid using generic phrases like "click here" or "read more."

Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. This includes conducting regular audits, incorporating user feedback, and staying up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines. We are committed to making our website a welcoming and inclusive experience for all users.

Exceptions

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some content on our website that is not fully accessible. This may include legacy content, third-party plugins, or dynamically generated content. We are actively working to address these issues and make all content accessible as quickly as possible.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the contact information below. We appreciate your input and will use it to enhance the accessibility of our website.

Known limitations

While we strive to make all parts of our website accessible, there are some limitations. We are aware that some older documents may not fully comply with the latest accessibility standards. We are in the process of reviewing and updating these documents to improve their accessibility.

Accessibility features summary

• Clear navigation menus
• Descriptive alternative text for all images
• Keyboard navigation support
• Sufficient color contrast
• Resizable text
• Form labels and instructions
• Video captions and transcripts where applicable
• Use of ARIA attributes to enhance assistive technology compatibility
• Descriptive link text