Accessibility Statement - Urban Escapes

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Urban Escapes, we believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services online. We are dedicated to ensuring that our website, urbanescapesnyc.com, is usable by all people, including those with disabilities. This commitment extends to all aspects of our online presence, including website design, content creation, and ongoing maintenance.

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline internationally recognized best practices for creating accessible web content. By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to make our website more accessible for people with a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, motor, and speech impairments.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. Our team is continually working to improve the accessibility of our website. This includes regular audits, testing with assistive technologies, and ongoing training for our staff. We also welcome feedback from our users and are committed to addressing any accessibility issues that are brought to our attention promptly and effectively.

Specific Measures Taken

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following measures:

Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
Using clear and consistent navigation.
Making our website keyboard navigable.
Using semantic HTML to structure our content.
Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content where applicable.
Ensuring our website is compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Regularly auditing our website for accessibility issues.

Exceptions

While we strive to make all content on our website accessible, there may be some exceptions. For example, older documents or third-party content may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We are working to address these exceptions and provide accessible alternatives whenever possible.

Accessibility Features of This Website

Urban Escapes has incorporated several features to enhance accessibility for all users:

Alternative Text: All images on this website include descriptive alternative text, allowing users of screen readers to understand the content and purpose of each image.
Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, ensuring that users who cannot use a mouse can access all content and functionality.
Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision to read the content.
Clear and Consistent Navigation: The website navigation is clear, consistent, and easy to use, helping users find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML tags to structure our content, providing a clear and logical structure that is easily understood by assistive technologies.
Resizable Text: Users can easily adjust the text size using their browser settings, making it easier to read the content.
Forms Accessibility: All forms on our website are designed to be accessible, with clear labels and instructions, and proper error handling to assist users in completing the forms successfully.
Video Captions: Where applicable, our videos include captions to provide access to auditory information for users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.1 Compliance Checklist
Guideline	Description	Status
1.1 Text Alternatives	Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.	Compliant
1.3 Adaptable	Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.	Compliant
1.4 Distinguishable	Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.	Compliant
2.1 Keyboard Accessible	Make all functionality available from a keyboard.	Compliant
2.2 Enough Time	Provide users enough time to read and use the content.	Compliant
2.3 Seizures	Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.	Compliant
2.4 Navigable	Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.	Compliant
3.1 Readable	Make text content readable and understandable.	Compliant
3.2 Predictable	Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.	Compliant
3.3 Input Assistance	Help users avoid and correct mistakes.	Compliant
4.1 Compatible	Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.	Compliant

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of this website, or if you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us.

Accessibility Coordinator: Dr. Eleanor Vance, PhD

Urban Escapes

123 Park Avenue, Suite 500

New York, NY 10017

Phone: (212) 555-1212

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to responding to accessibility inquiries within two business days and will do our best to address any issues promptly and effectively.