Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Trent Ford for Alabama House District 7 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 users.

Conformance Status

We strive 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.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of HTML elements to convey meaning and structure
• Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
• Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using keyboard only
• Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios for text readability
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly layout that adapts to different screen sizes
• Clear Focus Indicators: Visible focus states for interactive elements
• Readable Fonts: Clear, legible typography throughout the site
• ARIA Labels: Screen reader support through appropriate ARIA attributes

Third-Party Content

Our website includes embedded content from third-party platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Substack. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot control the accessibility of third-party services. We encourage you to visit these platforms' accessibility statements for more information:

• YouTube Accessibility
• Facebook Accessibility
• Instagram Accessibility
• Substack Accessibility

Assistive Technologies

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
• Browser text resizing and zoom features

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some limitations may exist:

• Third-party embedded content (videos, social media widgets) may have accessibility limitations beyond our control
• Some older browsers may not fully support all accessibility features
• PDF documents, when available, may require additional accessibility accommodations

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all aspects of our site.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and strive to resolve reported issues as quickly as possible.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access information on this website due to accessibility barriers, you may request the information in an alternative format:

• Email us at votefortrentford@gmail.com
• Request printed campaign materials
• Request information in large print or other accessible formats
• Schedule a phone call to discuss campaign information

Technical Specifications

This website's accessibility relies on the following technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Review and test our website for accessibility compliance
• Update content to improve accessibility
• Train campaign staff on accessibility best practices
• Monitor new accessibility guidelines and standards
• Implement user feedback to improve accessibility

Campaign Commitment to Accessibility

Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our website. We strive to make all campaign events, materials, and communications accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations to participate in campaign activities, please contact us and we will work to meet your needs.