Accessibility Statement for AutoPro Mechanics

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At AutoPro Mechanics, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that all users should have equal access to our online content and services, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use.

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of international standards for web accessibility developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments.

Our Accessibility Efforts

To achieve our accessibility goals, we have implemented the following measures:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content logically and provide clear meaning to assistive technologies.
• Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text (alt text) for all images and non-text content, allowing users who are blind or visually impaired to understand the content. For example, the AutoPro Mechanics logo at the top of the page has the alt text "AutoPro Mechanics Logo," clearly identifying the image.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, enabling users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to make our content readable for users with low vision or color blindness. The color scheme is carefully selected to meet WCAG guidelines.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size on our website without losing content or functionality. Browser settings can be used to increase or decrease text size as needed.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We provide a clear and consistent navigation structure, making it easy for users to find the information they need. The navigation menu includes links to Home, Services, About Us, Gallery, and Contact pages.
• Forms and Labels: All form fields are properly labeled, and instructions are provided to help users complete the forms accurately. The contact form includes clear labels such as "Name," "Email," and "Message."
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of interactive elements and provide additional information to assistive technologies.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures that users can access our content regardless of the device they use.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits of our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues. These audits are performed by accessibility specialists to ensure thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ongoing Training: Our web development team receives ongoing training on web accessibility best practices to ensure that accessibility is considered in all aspects of our work.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including:

• Screen Readers: We have tested our website with popular screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver to ensure that it provides a seamless experience for users who are blind or visually impaired.
• Screen Magnifiers: Users can use screen magnifiers to enlarge the content on our website without losing clarity or functionality.
• Speech Recognition Software: Our website is compatible with speech recognition software, allowing users to navigate and interact with our content using their voice.
• Keyboard Navigation Tools: Users who cannot use a mouse can navigate our website using keyboard navigation tools, such as Tab and arrow keys.

Areas for Improvement

While we strive to make our website as accessible as possible, we recognize that there may be areas where we can improve. We are committed to continuously monitoring and improving the accessibility of our website to ensure that it meets the needs of all users.

Currently, we are focusing on:

• Ensuring that all video content is properly captioned and provides audio descriptions.
• Improving the accessibility of complex tables and data visualizations.
• Enhancing the keyboard navigation experience for interactive elements.

Feedback

We value your feedback and are committed to making our website accessible to everyone. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, please let us know. Your feedback will help us identify areas for improvement and ensure that our website is accessible to all users.

Please provide the following information when reporting an accessibility issue:

• The URL of the page where you encountered the issue.
• A description of the accessibility issue.
• The assistive technology you were using (if applicable).
• Your contact information (optional).

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our website, please contact us:

AutoPro Mechanics
Accessibility Department
1420 NW 56th St, Ballard
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 555-2886
Email: [email protected]

Our Accessibility Officer is Anya Petrova, who is dedicated to ensuring our website and services are accessible to everyone. She can be reached via the contact information above.

Policy Updates

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website. The last update was made on October 26, 2025.

We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates and changes to our accessibility policy.