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Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Commitment to Accessibility

HospitalityLawyer.com® is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to information and services with dignity and independence. We comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level, with ongoing efforts toward AAA compliance.

2. Accessibility Standards

Our site is designed and tested to meet:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III requirements
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act standards
  • Accessibility principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust

3. Accessibility Features

Our site includes the following accessibility features:

  • Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alt text for screen readers.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigation using keyboard only (no mouse required).
  • Screen Reader Support: Compatible with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and other assistive technologies.
  • Color Contrast: Text meets or exceeds WCAG AA color contrast standards (4.5:1 for normal text).
  • Resizable Text: Users can increase/decrease text size without loss of functionality (up to 200%).
  • Accessible Forms: All forms are properly labeled, with clear error messages and instructions.
  • Video Captions: All videos include captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
  • Audio Descriptions: Video content includes audio descriptions of visual information.
  • Skip Navigation: Skip links allow jumping directly to main content.
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators show keyboard focus on interactive elements.
  • Readable Fonts: Sans-serif fonts with adequate spacing for readability.


UserWay Accessibility Widget:

Our site includes the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server. This tool helps improve compliance with WCAG 2.1 and offers users customization options including font adjustment, color contrast enhancement, and reading guides.

4. Enabling the Accessibility Widget

Click the accessibility icon on the corner of any page. Wait a moment for the menu to fully load. The widget provides options to adjust display, font size, colors, and reading aids.

5. Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our commitment, some content may not yet be fully accessible. Known limitations include:

  • Older PDF documents may lack accessibility features (we are converting these).
  • Some embedded third-party content may not be fully accessible.
  • Archived content may not meet current WCAG standards.

We are actively working to remediate these issues. If you encounter inaccessible content, please report it.

6. Testing and Auditing

We test our site using: automated accessibility testing tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse); manual testing with assistive technologies; third-party accessibility audits; and user feedback from people with disabilities.

7. Assistive Technology Support

Our site is compatible with:

  • Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Magnification: ZoomText, Windows Magnifier
  • Speech Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
  • Browser Extensions: LastPass, 1Password, other accessibility extensions

8. Accessible Alternatives

If you have difficulty accessing specific content, we provide alternatives including: plain text versions of documents; downloadable accessible PDFs; transcripts of audio content; and alternative formats upon request.

9. Training and Ongoing Improvement

Our team receives ongoing training in accessibility best practices. We regularly review and update our accessibility policies and practices. We incorporate user feedback to continually improve.

10. Report An Accessibility Issue

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our site or require assistance:

  1. Email: info@hospitalitylawyer.com
  2. Include: the page URL, the issue description, your browser and assistive technology (if applicable), and how we can help you.

We will respond within 2 business days and work to resolve the issue promptly.

11. Third-Party Content and Links

We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites and services linked from our site. If you encounter accessibility issues on linked sites, contact those organizations directly.

12. Accessibility Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility complaint, you have the right to file a complaint with your state’s Attorney General or the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.

13. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We recognize that digital accessibility is an ongoing process. We are committed to identifying and removing barriers to access. This statement will be updated regularly to reflect new features, standards, and improvements.

14. Contact The Accessibility Team

Accessibility Director: info@hospitalitylawyer.com

Response Time: Within 2 business days