Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 1, 2024

Our Commitment to Accessibility

DENNIS W. FOX & ASSOCIATES LLC 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.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to legal information and services, especially individuals seeking disability benefits who may themselves have accessibility needs.

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.

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. Our goal is to meet Level AA conformance.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML

  • Proper heading structure for easy navigation
  • Semantic HTML5 elements (header, nav, main, footer, section, article)
  • Logical reading order and tab sequence

Keyboard Navigation

  • All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
  • Visible focus indicators on all focusable elements
  • Logical tab order throughout the website
  • Skip navigation links for efficient page navigation

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text)
  • Resizable text that remains readable up to 200% zoom
  • Consistent layout and navigation across all pages
  • Clear visual hierarchy and readable fonts

Images and Media

  • Alt text for all meaningful images
  • Decorative images marked appropriately
  • Captions and transcripts for multimedia content where applicable

Forms

  • Proper form labels and instructions
  • Clear error messages and recovery suggestions
  • Required fields clearly marked
  • Form inputs accessible via keyboard

Links

  • Descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
  • Links open in new tabs are indicated where applicable
  • Underlined links for easy visual identification

Assistive Technology Compatibility

We aim to ensure compatibility with common assistive technologies, including:

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

Known Accessibility Issues

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility barriers may exist:

  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible
  • Third-party content (such as embedded Google Maps) may have accessibility limitations
  • Video content may not have closed captions

We are working to address these issues and improve accessibility over time.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

DENNIS W. FOX & ASSOCIATES LLC
211 North Broadway, Suite 2400
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone: +1 (314) 393-0707
Email: help@dennis-fox-associates.com

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

Alternative Access

If you cannot fully access any information on our website, please contact us for assistance. We can provide:

  • Information in alternative formats (large print, audio, etc.)
  • Phone consultations instead of web forms
  • Assistance completing forms
  • In-person appointments for accessibility needs

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the accessibility of external sites. We encourage users to review the accessibility policies of linked websites.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • Monitoring for new accessibility guidelines and standards
  • Addressing issues identified through user feedback

Technical Specifications

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Mobile devices (iOS, Android)
  • Screen readers and other assistive technologies

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a complaint with:

  • U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
  • Your state's civil rights or human rights agency

Accessibility Policy Review

This Accessibility Statement is reviewed annually and updated as needed. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent review.

Contact for Accessibility Issues

For accessibility-related questions or concerns:

Accessibility Coordinator
DENNIS W. FOX & ASSOCIATES LLC
211 North Broadway, Suite 2400
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Phone: +1 (314) 393-0707
Email: help@dennis-fox-associates.com