Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on 27th April 2025.
INTRODUCTION
Edzell Consulting 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.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
Edzell Consulting strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
MEASURES TAKEN
We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:
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Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
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Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
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Provide accessibility training for our staff
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Include people with disabilities in our user experience research and testing
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Assign clear accessibility targets and responsibilities
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Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
Navigation
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A consistent navigation structure throughout the site
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Skip navigation links at the top of each page
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Breadcrumb navigation to help users understand their location
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A site map for easy navigation
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Descriptive page titles
Design and Layout
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Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices
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Color contrasts that meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements
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Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
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No content that flashes more than three times per second
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Focus indicators that are visible and provide clear visual cues
Content
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Alternative text for images that convey information
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Captions and transcripts for multimedia content
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Simple and clear language
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Descriptive link text
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Properly structured content using appropriate heading levels (H1-H6)
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Data tables with proper headers and row/column associations
Forms and Interactive Elements
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Properly labeled form fields with clear instructions
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Error messages that identify the error and suggest corrections
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Sufficient time to complete forms with the ability to extend time limits when needed
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Keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
COMPATIBILITY
We aim to ensure our website is compatible with:
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Recent versions of popular screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
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Speech recognition software
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Screen magnification software
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Other assistive technologies
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Major operating systems and browsers
KNOWN LIMITATIONS
Despite our best efforts, there may be some aspects of our website that are not fully accessible:
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Some older PDF documents may not be properly structured for accessibility
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Some third-party content or applications integrated into our site may have accessibility issues
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Some interactive elements may require complex gestures that are difficult for users with motor impairments
We are working to address these limitations and improve the accessibility of our website continuously.
FEEDBACK AND CONTACT INFORMATION
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Edzell Consulting website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers:
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Postal address: 1640 Boro Place, McLean, VA 22102
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Telephone number: 202-550-0707
We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
Evaluation Methods
Our website's accessibility is evaluated in the following ways:
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Self-evaluation by internal teams
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External evaluation by accessibility experts
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User testing with people who use assistive technologies
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Automated testing tools
Formal Approval
This accessibility statement was last reviewed and approved on April 27, 2025.
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
Edzell Consulting is committed to resolving accessibility issues in a timely manner. If you encounter any problems, please follow these steps:
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Submit your concern using the contact information provided above
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Our accessibility team will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
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We will investigate the issue and provide a response within 15 business days
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If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to our senior management
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information about web accessibility, please visit:
COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
We are committed to continuous improvement of the accessibility of our website. This includes:
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Regular accessibility audits and testing
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Addressing user feedback promptly
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Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices
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Providing ongoing accessibility training for our web development and content teams
This accessibility statement applies to https://edzell-consulting.com.