Accessibility Statement
Sorin & Pyle, PC is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to legal information and services, regardless of ability.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice recognition software, and screen magnification tools.
We continuously work to enhance our website's accessibility and usability, implementing industry best practices and following established accessibility guidelines.
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.
This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. "Fully conformant" means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.
Standards Referenced:
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1)
- ADA Title III (Americans with Disabilities Act Title III)
- Section 508 Standards (U.S. Federal Accessibility Standards)
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features to ensure a positive experience for all users:
Keyboard Navigation
- Full keyboard access: All website functionality is available using only a keyboard (no mouse required)
- Visible focus indicators: Clear visual indicators show which element is currently focused when navigating with Tab key
- Skip links: "Skip to main content" links allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation
- Logical tab order: Tab navigation follows a logical and intuitive sequence
- Escape key support: Dropdown menus and modals can be closed using the Escape key
Screen Reader Compatibility
- Semantic HTML: Proper HTML5 semantic elements (header, nav, main, article, footer)
- ARIA attributes: Comprehensive ARIA labels, roles, and states for interactive elements
- Alternative text: All images include descriptive alt text
- Heading structure: Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3) for content organization
- Form labels: All form fields properly labeled and associated
Visual Design & Readability
- Color contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
- Responsive text sizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- No color-only information: Information is not conveyed by color alone
- Readable fonts: Professional, easily readable font families
- Sufficient spacing: Adequate spacing between interactive elements
Mobile & Touch Accessibility
- Touch target sizing: All interactive elements meet minimum 44x44 pixel touch target size
- Mobile-friendly navigation: Accessible hamburger menu for mobile devices
- Responsive design: Content adapts to all screen sizes and orientations
- Zoom support: Viewport zoom is enabled (no user-scalable=no)
Motion & Animation
- Reduced motion support: Respects user's prefers-reduced-motion system settings
- No auto-playing content: No automatically playing videos or animations that cannot be paused
- Safe animations: No flashing or strobing content that could trigger seizures
Content & Structure
- Clear language: Content written in plain, understandable language
- Consistent navigation: Navigation structure is consistent across all pages
- Descriptive links: Link text describes the destination or purpose
- Error identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described
Assessment Approach
Sorin & Pyle, PC assessed the accessibility of this website using the following methods:
- Code review: Review of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for accessibility best practices
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA checklist: Systematic review against WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
- Technical implementation review: Verification of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation support, color contrast ratios, and responsive design
Last Assessment Date: October 26, 2025
Next Scheduled Assessment: April 2026
Note: We are committed to ongoing testing including automated tools, manual keyboard navigation testing, and screen reader compatibility testing as part of our regular review cycles.
Technical Specifications
The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript (with graceful degradation)
- ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
Compatible Browsers & Assistive Technologies:
- Modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (current version and one version back)
- Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
- Speech recognition software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- Screen magnification: ZoomText, built-in browser zoom
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure full accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address the following known issues:
- Third-party content: Some embedded third-party content (e.g., Google Maps) may have accessibility limitations beyond our control. We strive to select the most accessible options available.
- PDF documents: Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to ensure all PDFs are properly tagged and accessible, and we provide alternative formats upon request.
- Legacy content: Some older content is being updated to meet current accessibility standards.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers not listed above, please contact us so we can address them promptly.
Feedback & Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Accessibility Coordinator: Jonathan Pyle
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 227-3303
Address: 217 E 24th St Ste 107, Holland, MI 49423
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please provide:
- The web page URL where you encountered the issue
- A description of the problem
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your preferred method of contact for our response
Ongoing Accessibility Commitment
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:
- Regular testing: Conducting accessibility audits every 6 months
- Staff training: Providing ongoing accessibility training for our team
- Continuous improvement: Incorporating accessibility into our design and development processes
- User feedback: Actively soliciting and responding to feedback from users with disabilities
- Standards compliance: Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights Section
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Website: www.ada.gov
However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can work directly with you to resolve any accessibility issues.
Additional Resources
For more information about web accessibility and disability rights:
This accessibility statement was created on October 26, 2025.
Last updated: October 26, 2025