Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: January 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Westminster Place Apartments 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 all people should have equal access to information about our apartments and services, regardless of ability or technology used.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines 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.

Westminster Place Apartments website is designed to conform to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards.

We have implemented the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Included accessibility as part of our design and development process
  • Conducted accessibility testing throughout development
  • Applied semantic HTML structure
  • Ensured keyboard navigation throughout the site
  • Provided sufficient color contrast ratios
  • Added alternative text for images
  • Ensured form elements have proper labels
  • Implemented focus indicators for interactive elements

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

  • Skip to main content link for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Clear and descriptive link text
  • Keyboard-accessible navigation menus
  • Logical tab order throughout the site

Visual Design

  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background
  • Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content
  • No content relies solely on color to convey information
  • Clear visual focus indicators on interactive elements
  • Responsive design that works across device sizes

Content

  • Alternative text for all meaningful images
  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
  • Descriptive page titles
  • Form fields with associated labels
  • Error messages that clearly identify issues

Interactive Elements

  • All functionality available via keyboard
  • ARIA landmarks and labels where appropriate
  • Gallery carousel with keyboard navigation
  • Modal dialogs that trap focus appropriately
  • Reduced motion support for users who prefer it

Compatibility

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

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

The website is designed to work with current versions of major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility of our website, some limitations may exist:

  • Third-party content: Some embedded content (such as Google Maps or property listing widgets) may not be fully accessible, as they are controlled by third parties.
  • PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need information in an alternative format.

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

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:

When contacting us, please include:

  • The web page URL where you encountered the issue
  • A description of the accessibility problem
  • The assistive technology or browser you were using
  • Your preferred method of contact

We will make every effort to respond to your feedback within 2 business days and work to resolve any issues.

Physical Accessibility

Westminster Place Apartments is committed to accessibility in our physical spaces as well. Our property features:

  • Accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible pathways throughout the community
  • Accessible apartment units available
  • Accessible common areas

For specific questions about physical accessibility or to request accommodations during a tour, please contact our leasing office.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our site for accessibility issues and update our practices as standards evolve. This statement will be updated as we make improvements.