Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

Myers Tree Service is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We strive to make our website accessible to all users, regardless of ability. We believe that every person should have equal access to information about our services and the ability to contact us easily.

Accessibility Standards

This website has been built with the goal of conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with:

  • Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
  • Hearing impairments
  • Motor impairments
  • Cognitive impairments

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

  • Skip to main content link for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Breadcrumb navigation for orientation
  • Keyboard-accessible menus and interactive elements
  • Mobile menu with proper focus management

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant)
  • Text that can be resized without loss of functionality
  • No reliance on color alone to convey information
  • Visible focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Responsive design that works on various screen sizes

Content

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Alternative text for images
  • Descriptive link text
  • Form labels and error messages
  • ARIA landmarks for page structure

Interaction

  • All functionality available via keyboard
  • No keyboard traps
  • Adequate touch target sizes for mobile users
  • Respect for user preferences (e.g., reduced motion)

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some content may not yet fully meet all accessibility standards:

  • Some third-party content or embedded maps may not be fully accessible
  • Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are working to remediate these)
  • Some images may have limited alternative text descriptions

We are actively working to address these issues and improve accessibility throughout our website.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Alternative Access

If you have difficulty accessing any content on our website, we are happy to assist you through alternative means:

  • By Phone: Call us at (540) 293-7726 to request information or schedule services
  • By Email: Email us at info@myerstreeva.com for any inquiries
  • In Person: Visit us at 729 Industrial Ave, Bedford, VA 24523

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Myers Tree Service
729 Industrial Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: (540) 293-7726
Email: info@myerstreeva.com

When contacting us about accessibility issues, please include:

  • The web address (URL) of the content you had difficulty with
  • A description of the problem you encountered
  • The assistive technology you were using, if any
  • Your contact information so we can follow up

We will make reasonable efforts to respond within 5 business days and work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. This includes:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Training for staff on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our development process
  • Monitoring and addressing user feedback

Legal Disclaimer

This accessibility statement describes our efforts to make our website accessible and should not be construed as a guarantee of full compliance with any specific accessibility standard. We are continuously working to improve accessibility and welcome feedback to help us achieve this goal.