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Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone.

Commitment to Accessibility

The Homeownership Council of America is committed to providing an accessible website that meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We believe accessibility is essential to ensuring all users can access our information and services.

Accessibility Features

Semantic HTML

Proper heading hierarchy and semantic markup for screen readers

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements

Color Contrast

WCAG AA compliant color contrasts for readability

Alt Text

Descriptive alt text for all images and visual content

Responsive Design

Mobile-friendly and adapts to different screen sizes

Focus Indicators

Clear focus states for keyboard and screen reader users

Screen Reader Support

Our website is compatible with major screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. All content is properly labeled and structured for screen reader navigation.

Keyboard Navigation

You can navigate our website using only your keyboard:

  • Tab - Move to the next interactive element
  • Shift + Tab - Move to the previous interactive element
  • Enter - Activate buttons and links
  • Space - Toggle checkboxes and buttons
  • Arrow Keys - Navigate menus and select options

Text Resizing

You can adjust the text size in your browser:

  • Windows/Linux: Press Ctrl and + (plus) to increase, Ctrl and - (minus) to decrease
  • Mac: Press Cmd and + (plus) to increase, Cmd and - (minus) to decrease

Known Issues and Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility compliance, some limitations may exist:

Embedded Video Content

Third-party video platforms may have varying accessibility features. We recommend enabling captions when available.

Report Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, please let us know. We're committed to resolving issues promptly.

Report an accessibility issue

If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us and describe the issue:

info@homeownershipcouncil.org

Standards Compliance

This website aims to comply with:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Web Accessibility
  • California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 51) — which requires websites of California organizations and businesses serving California residents to be accessible

California-Specific Accessibility Features

Skip Navigation

A skip-to-main-content link allows keyboard users to bypass navigation and go directly to page content

Link Distinction

Links are distinguished by color and increased font weight, not underlines alone, for accessibility compliance

ARIA Labels

Form fields and interactive elements include proper ARIA labels for screen reader compatibility

Focus Visibility

All interactive elements have clear, high-contrast focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Continuous Improvement

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website. We test our site with both automated tools and real users with disabilities to identify and fix accessibility issues.