Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment: TechMasters FL is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We believe that technology should serve all users and that everyone should have equal access to information and services. This commitment to accessibility isn't just about legal compliance - it's about doing the right thing. We want all visitors, regardless of ability, to feel welcome and to have a smooth experience on our Site.
Accessibility Standards
We strive to design and develop our website in accordance with recognized standards and best practices for accessibility. In particular, we aim to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA for web accessibility. These guidelines cover a wide range of criteria to make web content more accessible, including providing text alternatives for images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, making our site usable via keyboard navigation, and more. We also take guidance from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which is interpreted to require businesses to provide equal access to their goods and services online. By following these standards, we work toward a site that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.
Measures We've Taken
Here are some steps and features we have implemented (or are in the process of implementing) to enhance our site's accessibility:
- Text Alternatives: We provide alternative text (alt tags) for important images and graphics on our site, so that users who use screen readers or who cannot see images can understand the content. Decorative images or icons that don't convey information are either given empty alt attributes or implemented via CSS, so they don't clutter assistive devices.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our site can be navigated using a keyboard alone. You can use the Tab key, Enter, arrow keys, etc., to move through links, buttons, and form fields without needing a mouse. Interactive elements are designed to be focusable and operable via keyboard.
- Readable Text and Design: We use legible font sizes and clear font styles. We also strive to maintain high color contrast between text and background to help users with low vision or color blindness read our content more easily. Our layout is responsive, meaning you can zoom in or use our site on various screen sizes (like mobile devices) and the content should reflow in an accessible manner.
- Consistent Structure: We organize our pages with proper headings, lists, and landmarks. This structured approach helps assistive technologies (like screen readers) to interpret and navigate the page content in a logical way. For example, we use heading tags (H1, H2, H3, etc.) in descending order to outline the page content, making it easier to skip to desired sections.
- Forms and Labels: If our website includes forms (such as our contact form), we ensure each form field has a clear label and instructions. We also provide feedback for any errors (for instance, if a required field is missing) in a way that can be understood by assistive devices. Our goal is to make forms easy to use for all users, including those using screen readers or voice input.
- Avoiding Flashing Content: We avoid using any flashing or strobing content that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort. Our design is generally static and user-friendly. If we ever include dynamic content or media, we will provide controls to pause or adjust it.
- Ongoing Efforts: Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We periodically audit our website - using both automated tools and manual testing - to identify any accessibility issues that may arise. When we find areas for improvement, we work to fix them promptly. As we add new content or features to the site, we do so with accessibility in mind from the start.
Feedback & Assistance
Despite our best efforts, you may encounter a part of the site that is not fully accessible or have difficulty using some feature. If that happens, we sincerely apologize and want to help. We welcome your feedback. If you experience any accessibility barriers on our Site or have suggestions on how we can improve accessibility, please let us know.
You can reach our team for accessibility-related queries or assistance at:
Email: info@techmastersfl.com
Phone: 727-510-8344 (during our business hours)
When you contact us about an accessibility issue, it would help if you can provide any details such as the page URL where you encountered a problem and a description of the issue. For example, if a certain image was missing alt text or a link was not reachable via keyboard, let us know which one. We will then investigate and take corrective action as needed. Our goal is to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days or sooner.
If you need an alternative format for any content on our website (such as a PDF or a text transcript of any media), we will gladly provide it upon request. We can, for instance, email you content in a text-only format or discuss solutions over the phone if that is easier.
Ongoing Commitment
TechMasters FL is committed to continual improvement in accessibility. Building an inclusive website is an ongoing journey, and we are dedicated to making incremental enhancements over time. We stay updated on best practices and may engage professional accessibility consultants to review our site periodically. Accessibility is not just a box to check for us - it's part of our mission to ensure technology "feels effortless" for everyone, as we say in our company values.
In addition to our website, we strive to ensure any digital communications (like emails, documents, or presentations) we share with clients are accessible. If you have any specific accessibility needs or requests when working with us (for example, needing documentation in large print or having us communicate through relay services), please inform us and we will do our best to accommodate.
Thank you for visiting TechMasters FL online. We are passionate about technology that serves people, and that includes people of all abilities. This Accessibility Statement will be reviewed and updated as needed to reflect our current efforts and achievements. Together, we can make the digital world more accessible to everyone.
