Accessibility Statement - Location Scout Pro

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Location Scout Pro is dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.

This accessibility statement describes the measures we are taking to ensure that Location Scout Pro is accessible to people with disabilities. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Location Scout Pro takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of the website:

Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
Integrating accessibility into our procurement practices.
Providing accessibility training for our content authors and website developers.
Regularly auditing our website to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Using automated accessibility testing tools during the development process.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Location Scout Pro is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Location Scout Pro has implemented the following accessibility features to enhance usability for all users:

Alternative Text: Descriptive alternative text is provided for all images and non-text elements to ensure screen readers can convey the content. For example, our location images include descriptive alt text such as "Majestic mountain range with snow-capped peaks reflecting the sunlight."
Keyboard Navigation: The website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website has a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
Sufficient Color Contrast: Color contrast ratios have been carefully chosen to ensure that text is readable against backgrounds for users with low vision or color blindness.
Resizable Text: Users can adjust the text size in their browser settings to make content easier to read.
Semantic HTML: The website uses semantic HTML elements to provide a clear structure that is easily understood by assistive technologies.
ARIA Attributes: ARIA attributes are used to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of dynamic content and interactive elements.
Forms Accessibility: All form elements are properly labeled and structured to ensure they are accessible to users with disabilities. For example, our contact form uses clear labels such as "Your Name:" and "Your Email:".
Video Captions and Transcripts: Where applicable, videos are accompanied by captions and transcripts to make them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Location Scout Pro relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
ARIA

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

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Location Scout Pro, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known Accessibility Limitations
Issue	Description	Alternative
Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible.	Older PDF documents may not have been created with accessibility in mind, and may lack features such as alternative text or proper document structure.	We are working to replace these documents with accessible versions. In the meantime, please contact us if you need assistance accessing the content.
Dynamic content may not always be immediately announced by screen readers.	In some cases, dynamic content updates may not be immediately announced by screen readers due to technical limitations.	We are implementing ARIA live regions to ensure that screen readers are notified of content updates.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website and content to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes. Our team actively participates in accessibility training and stays up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.

Accessibility Statement for Location Scout Pro