Accessibility Statement for Southern Shores Realty

Southern Shores Realty is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including 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.

Our Commitment

We are committed to making our website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Southern Shores Realty takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Including accessibility as part of our mission statement.
  • Integrating accessibility into our design and development processes.
  • Providing regular accessibility training for our staff.
  • Employing formal accessibility quality assurance methods.

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. Southern Shores Realty 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

We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:

  • Alternative text for all images: Every image has a descriptive alt attribute to provide context for screen reader users. Image of a luxurious Cape Town villa overlooking the ocean
  • Keyboard navigation: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse can access all content.
  • Sufficient color contrast: We have ensured sufficient contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with low vision.
  • Clear and consistent navigation: Our website features a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need.
  • Resizing text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings without loss of content or functionality.
  • Use of semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, providing meaning and context for screen readers.
  • Forms with labels: All form fields have associated labels, making them accessible to screen reader users.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Southern Shores Realty, 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.

  • Older Documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions or provide alternative formats.
  • Third-Party Content: Some content is provided by third parties and may not fully conform to accessibility standards. We are working with these vendors to improve accessibility.

Feedback

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

We try to respond to feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Southern Shores Realty 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

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

Assessment Approach

Southern Shores Realty assessed the accessibility of Southern Shores Realty by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation: The website was self-evaluated using a variety of tools and techniques, including manual testing and automated accessibility checkers.
  • External evaluation: We engage with accessibility consultants to conduct regular audits and provide recommendations for improvement.

Formal complaints procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can escalate your complaint to:

Date

This statement was created on 1 November 2023 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.