Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Our Commitment

Homesley, Gaines & Dudley, LLP is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conforming to these guidelines helps make the web more user-friendly for all people.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper heading structures and semantic markup to help screen readers understand page content.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using keyboard navigation.
• Alt Text: Images on our site include descriptive alternative text where appropriate.
• Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background elements.
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized using browser settings without significant loss of functionality.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for interactive elements.
• Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels for screen reader compatibility.
• Skip Navigation: A skip navigation link is available to bypass repetitive content.

Known Issues

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility barriers may exist on our website. We are actively working to identify and address these issues. Current known issues include:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party content may not meet all accessibility standards

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

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

Technical Specifications

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

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA

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

Feedback

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

• Phone: +1 (304) 620-8566
• Email: info@homeslawgaines.com
• Mail: 316 E Broad St, Statesville, NC 28677, USA

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility throughout our website, some third-party content or tools may not be fully accessible. We are not responsible for the accessibility of content provided by third parties.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly review our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify and fix accessibility issues.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility complaint, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.

Assessment Approach

Homesley, Gaines & Dudley, LLP assessed the accessibility of this website by:

• Self-evaluation
• Automated testing using accessibility evaluation tools
• Manual testing with assistive technologies

Date of Assessment

This statement was created on January 1, 2024, and was last updated on January 1, 2024.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us:

Homesley, Gaines & Dudley, LLP
316 E Broad St
Statesville, NC 28677, USA
Phone: +1 (304) 620-8566
Email: info@homeslawgaines.com