Web Accessibility Statement

At Applied Real Estate Inspections Environmental Consulting (AREInspections.com), we strongly believe that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort, and independence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age, military status, ancestry, or genetic information in our services and hiring or employment practices. We fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Titles I and II Regulations of the ADA of 1990, United States anti-discrimination laws (starting with Title III of the ADA), and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and all members of our community

1. Web Accessibility on AREInspections.com

Applied Real Estate Inspections Environmental Consulting recognizes the importance of making its website AREInspections.com accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. We are committed to web accessibility and strive to ensure that our services and digital content are accessible to online visitors with disabilities, so they have full and equal access to our digital assets. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of AREInspections.com and in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. This website endeavors to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, PDF/Universal Accessibility (PDF/UA).

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible, and we are constantly working to educate our staff and third-party contributors to ensure that the content they may post on AREInspections.com is compliant with these guidelines and accessible to all visitors.

2. Web Accessibility Technologies & Tools

AREInspections.com is designed with accessibility in mind. When it comes to compliance with United States anti-discrimination laws, the legal standard is full compliance. Thus, we do our best to ensure that our digital assets conform as much as possible to WCAG 2.1 AA across all applicable implementation methodologies and technological areas, which are necessary for effective communication and meaningful access.

• Alternatives: Alt text; video and audio alternatives; transcripts and closed captioning; audio descriptions; live captions.
• Presentation: Website structure; meaningful order; sensory characteristics; use of color; audio control; color contrast; text resize; images of text.
• User Control: Keyboard-only access; no keyboard trap; adjustable time; pause, stop, hide; three flashes or below; skip navigation link.
• Understandable: Page titles; focus order; link anchor text; multiple ways; descriptive headings and labels; focus indicator; website language; language changes.
• Predictability: Consistent navigation; error identification; form labels and instructions; error suggestions; error prevention on important forms.
• Browser Compatibility: AREInspections.com is compatible with major Internet browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. AREInspections.com may not perform optimally on Internet Explorer and other outdated browser versions.
• Portable Document Format: Some documents on the AREInspections.com website are available in PDF. Please download the latest version of Adobe Reader for improved viewing. Alternative accessible formats are provided where possible.
  We also use tools like Wave and Axe for testing and accessibility validation.

3. Web Accessibility Protocols

• Coordination: We have appointed a Web Accessibility Coordinator to ensure accessibility objectives are met.
• Distribution: This policy is distributed to all personnel working with web content, including writers, editors, designers, and developers.
• Consultant: An independent expert consultant is retained for audits and testing on AREInspections.com.
• Testing: We perform regular automated and manual audits, as well as user testing to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
• Training: Web content personnel and third-party contributors undergo annual accessibility training.

4. Web Accessibility Resources

For more information on web accessibility and related legal requirements, please refer to:

• ADA.gov
• Section508.gov
• W3.org/WAI

5. AREInspections.com Web Accessibility Compliance

Through continuous commitment and good faith efforts, including audits, consulting, and remediation, we believe AREInspections.com adheres to best practices for compliance with the ADA. Our technology professionals provide ongoing support to ensure continued accessibility.

6. Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the AREInspections.com website. Despite our efforts to ensure full accessibility, some content may not yet be fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. We are continually seeking solutions to address these areas.

Should you encounter any accessibility barriers, experience difficulties with content, wish to report an issue, have questions, or require assistance, please contact Applied Real Estate Inspections Environmental Consulting support by calling (831) 227-0805 or via email at support@areinspections.com.