Accessibility

Our Commitment

East & Co. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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.

Our website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We recognize that some areas of our site may not yet meet all accessibility guidelines, and we are actively working to address these issues.

Measures to Support Accessibility

East & Co. takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML markup for screen reader compatibility
Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
Alternative text for images
Clear and consistent navigation structure
Sufficient color contrast ratios
Resizable text without loss of functionality
Clear focus indicators for interactive elements
Descriptive link text

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist. We are aware of the following accessibility limitations:

Some legacy PDF documents may not be fully accessible
Third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
Some older video content may lack captions or transcripts
We are actively working to address these issues and improve accessibility across all content.

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
Screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
Browser zoom and text resizing features
Voice recognition software

Feedback and 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:

Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (000) 000-0000
Mailing Address: East & Co. 2100 Central Ave,
Boulder, CO, 80301

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint through our formal complaint process by contacting our Accessibility Coordinator at the contact details provided above.

Assessment Approach

East & Co. assessed the accessibility of our website using the following methods:

Self-evaluation using automated accessibility testing tools
Manual testing with assistive technologies
User testing with individuals with disabilities
Regular audits by accessibility consultants