Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Law Office of Xiaoxi Liu, P.C 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.

We believe that websites should be accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use to access the web. This commitment extends to our website and all digital communications.

Conformance Status

Our website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of conformance:

  • Level A: Basic accessibility features
  • Level AA: Enhanced accessibility features (our target)
  • Level AAA: Maximum accessibility features

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users and screen readers
  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • ARIA labels and roles for enhanced screen reader support
  • Logical tab order for keyboard navigation
  • Clear and consistent navigation menus

Keyboard Accessibility

  • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
  • Visible focus indicators for all focusable elements
  • Logical tab order for navigation
  • Enter and Space key support for buttons and links

Screen Reader Support

  • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • ARIA live regions for dynamic content updates
  • Proper form labels and error announcements
  • Landmark roles for page structure
  • Skip navigation links for quick access
  • Decorative background images (no alt text needed as they're purely visual)

Visual Design

  • High contrast color combinations (minimum 4.5:1 ratio)
  • Resizable text (up to 200% without loss of functionality)
  • No reliance on color alone to convey information
  • Clear typography with adequate line spacing
  • Consistent visual design patterns

Forms and Interactive Elements

  • Proper form validation with clear error messages
  • Required field indicators
  • Descriptive button labels
  • Form submission feedback
  • Real-time validation with screen reader announcements

Browser and Technology Support

Our website is designed to work with the following technologies:

  • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Zoom functionality (up to 200% without loss of functionality)
  • High contrast mode support (via browser settings)

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas may have limitations:

  • Background images are decorative and don't require alt text
  • Third-party content or links may not meet our accessibility standards
  • No custom keyboard shortcuts or escape key functionality
  • No input assistance or autocomplete features

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all content.

Testing and Evaluation

We regularly test our website for accessibility using:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual testing with screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • Color contrast analysis
  • Form validation and error handling testing

Feedback and Support

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

Law Office of Xiaoxi Liu, P.C

Email: xiaoxiliu.law@gmail.com

Subject: Website Accessibility Feedback

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work to address any issues promptly.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:

  • Review and update our accessibility policies
  • Train our team on accessibility best practices
  • Monitor new accessibility standards and guidelines
  • Implement improvements based on user feedback
  • Conduct regular accessibility audits

Legal Compliance

This accessibility statement is provided in accordance with:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
  • State and local accessibility requirements

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, please visit: