Website Accessibility Statement & Disclaimer
Last Updated: August 28, 2024
At Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A. (“PPS,” “we,” “us,” “our”), we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This Website Accessibility Statement & Disclaimer outlines our ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility of our website (“Site”) and our adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
1. Accessibility Standards and Goals
We aim to adhere to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which provide guidance on how to make web content more accessible for individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments. Our commitment includes:
- Perceivable: Ensuring that information and user interface components are presented in ways that all users can perceive, including providing text alternatives for non-text content, captions for videos, and adaptable content layouts.
- Operable: Ensuring that user interface components and navigation are operable for all users, including providing keyboard accessibility, sufficient time for interaction, and navigability without reliance on a mouse.
- Understandable: Ensuring that information and the operation of the user interface are understandable, including using clear language, predictable functionality, and input assistance to help users avoid mistakes.
- Robust: Ensuring that content is robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
2. UserWay Website Accessibility Widget
PANTERLAW.COM makes available the USERWAY WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY WIDGET, which is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. This software helps us improve our compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). The widget allows users to access various accessibility features and tools, such as:
- Text Size Adjustment: Users can increase or decrease the size of the text on the Site to improve readability.
- Color Contrast Adjustment: The widget provides options to enhance the contrast of text and background colors for better visibility.
- Keyboard Navigation Support: Users can navigate the Site using their keyboard without the need for a mouse.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: The Site is compatible with screen readers, allowing visually impaired users to access content more easily.
THE USERWAY WIDGET CAN BE ACCESSED BY CLICKING THE ACCESSIBILITY ICON LOCATED ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF OUR SITE. THIS TOOL IS CONTINUALLY UPDATED TO ENSURE THAT IT MEETS CURRENT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES.
3. Ongoing Efforts
We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our Site by:
- Regular Audits: Conducting regular audits of our Site to identify and address any accessibility issues. This includes both automated and manual testing to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.
- User Feedback: Actively seeking feedback from users to identify areas for improvement. We encourage users to contact us with any accessibility issues they encounter.
- Training and Awareness: Providing ongoing training to our staff and web developers on best practices for web accessibility, ensuring that accessibility is a key consideration in all updates and redesigns of our Site.
- Third-Party Tools: Evaluating and implementing third-party tools and resources to enhance accessibility, including screen readers, text enlargers, and alternative input devices.
4. Accessibility Features
Our Site includes several features designed to improve accessibility:
- Alternative Text: All images and non-text content include descriptive alternative text to assist screen reader users.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our Site is navigable by keyboard alone, allowing users with motor impairments to access all content and functionality.
- Resizable Text: Users can adjust the size of text on our Site to improve readability.
- Contrast and Color: We maintain sufficient contrast between text and background colors to ensure that content is readable for users with visual impairments.
- ARIA Landmarks: We use Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) landmarks to improve the ability of screen readers to navigate the Site.
5. Disclaimer
A. Third-Party Content:
While we strive to ensure the accessibility of our Site, we may link to third-party content or services that we do not control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of these third-party websites and recommend that users review the accessibility policies of these sites.
B. Limitations:
Despite our best efforts, there may be some limitations in the accessibility of certain content on our Site. These limitations may include:
- Archived Documents: Some older documents and legal forms that were created prior to our accessibility efforts may not be fully accessible. We are working to update these documents or provide accessible alternatives upon request.
- Third-Party Integrations: Certain third-party tools, plugins, or embedded content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are committed to working with these providers to improve accessibility.
6. Accessibility Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Site. If you experience any difficulties accessing any part of our Site or have suggestions on how we can improve, please contact us at:
Panter, Panter & Sampedro, P.A.
6950 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 662-6178
Email: info@panterlaw.com
Please provide a description of the issue, the web address or page where the issue occurred, and your contact information. We will make every effort to address your concerns and improve accessibility.
7. Ongoing Commitment
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to regularly reviewing and updating our policies and practices to meet the highest accessibility standards. We understand that digital accessibility is a dynamic process, and we are dedicated to ensuring that all users have a seamless and inclusive experience on our Site.
8. Legal Compliance
Our efforts to improve accessibility are guided by our commitment to comply with the ADA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable state and federal accessibility laws. We aim to ensure that our Site remains compliant with the latest legal requirements and best practices in digital accessibility.
9. Future Improvements
As technology and accessibility standards evolve, we are committed to continuously improving our Site’s accessibility. We will regularly review our Site to incorporate new accessibility features and ensure compliance with the most up-to-date guidelines and standards.
