Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Varden Homes 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

We believe that all users should have equal access to information and functionality on our platform, regardless of ability or disability.

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.

Varden Homes 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.

We are actively working toward full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and continuously audit our platform to identify and address accessibility barriers.

Accessibility Features

Our platform includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML markup for screen reader compatibility
• Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
• ARIA labels and landmarks for assistive technologies
• Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG AA standards
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Alternative text for all meaningful images
• Form labels and error messages for form inputs
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Skip navigation links
• Consistent and predictable navigation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Varden Homes, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

• PDF Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to provide accessible alternatives and update existing documents.
• Third-Party Content: Some content provided by third parties may not be fully accessible. We work with our partners to improve accessibility of integrated content.
• Complex Data Visualizations: Some charts and graphs may be difficult to interpret with screen readers. We provide text descriptions and data tables where possible.

Assistive Technologies Supported

Varden Homes is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

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

Browser Compatibility

For the best accessible experience, we recommend using the latest versions of the following browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Assessment Methods

Varden Homes assessed the accessibility of this platform by the following methods:

• Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE)
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Testing with screen readers
• External accessibility audits
• User feedback from individuals with disabilities

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Varden Homes. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

• Email: accessibility@vardenhomes.com
• Phone: (555) 123-4567
• Address: 123 Market Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94102

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:

• The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
• Your state attorney general office
• The appropriate federal or state accessibility enforcement agency

Formal Approval

This accessibility statement was created on January 24, 2024, and was last reviewed on January 24, 2024. It is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes to our platform and accessibility practices.