Accessibility Statement for bfascher.com

VERIFIED COMPLIANCE:

Our Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusivity

This document is a statement of our good-faith effort and intent to comply with digital accessibility standards. B.F. Ascher & Company, Inc. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to provide an equitable user experience for everyone, regardless of ability or assistive technology being used.

Standards & Legislation

Our website has been designed and developed to meet or exceed the following objective standards, which form the basis for digital accessibility law globally:

• WCAG 2.2 Level AA
• Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (United States)

Scope of This Statement

This statement applies to all digital content, services, and files served under the domain: https://bfascher.com.

This includes all webpages, subpages, web applications, downloadable documents, and other content hosted at or under this domain.

Monitoring Statement:

This website is actively monitored and maintained for accessibility by our internal team to ensure compliance as content evolves.

Proactive Actions & Accessibility Features

We believe accessibility is an ongoing priority. The work completed ensures the site works seamlessly with diverse assistive technologies.

• Keyboard Accessibility: The entire website is navigable using only a keyboard. Users can use the TAB key to cycle through every element and ENTER to activate buttons and links, making the site operable for individuals with limited mobility.
• Semantic Structure: We use semantic HTML elements (like H1, UL, and WAI-ARIA markup) to create a clear, logical structure that helps screen readers and voice recognition software interpret the content easily.
• Visual Clarity: We have ensured high color contrast ratios for text and non-text elements to accommodate users with low vision or color vision deficiencies.

Testing & Evaluation

Accessibility is evaluated through a combination of automated and manual processes to fully cover all WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria:

• Automated Scans: Conducted through weekly internal automated scans to identify machine-detectable issues.
• Manual Quality Assurance (QA): A defined set of 22 manual checks is conducted internally by our team to confirm that the website is accessible according to WCAG guidelines.
• Overall Evaluation Score: The combined testing and manual checks give the website a score of 100.
• Last updated: September 23, 2025.

Technical Compatibility

Our website undergoes comprehensive accessibility evaluations to ensure compatibility across various devices and assistive technologies:

• Assistive Technology Compatibility: Tested with major screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and across popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) on both desktop and mobile devices.

Assessment Approach

Our commitment to accessibility is maintained through a rigorous and continuous assessment approach:

• Continuous Monitoring: Automated scans run regularly to catch new issues as content evolves.
• Expert Reviews: Our team periodically conducts manual expert reviews to identify complex issues not detectable by automated tools.
• User Feedback Integration: We actively welcome and integrate feedback from users to further enhance accessibility.

Known Limitations & Third-Party Content

While we strive for 100% compliance, some parts of the site may encounter issues due to factors outside our direct control:

• Third-Party Content: Our site may link to external content or integrate third-party tools (e.g., social media widgets, embedded payment systems). The accessibility of this content is the responsibility of those external providers.
• Archived Documents: Older PDF documents not essential to primary service provision may not be fully compliant with the latest standards. We are working to ensure any new documents published meet all standards.

Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of bfascher.com. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance, please contact us immediately. We will make all reasonable efforts to make the page or information accessible for you.

This statement represents a snapshot of your website's accessibility compliance and **does not serve as a legal guarantee** or substitute for ongoing accessibility efforts. This document is provided as evidence of our technical efforts and good-faith intent to meet WCAG standards. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring continuous accessibility compliance rests solely with the website owner. Continued monitoring and updates are recommended as your web content evolves.