Accessibility Statement

Our Accessibility Standard

We are guided by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA — the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility — and we continually work to improve the accessibility and usability of our site.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to support accessibility:

• Semantic HTML: Proper heading hierarchy (h1 through h4), landmark elements (nav, main, footer, section), and semantic markup to support screen readers
• Keyboard navigation: Core navigation, links, forms, buttons, and interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• ARIA attributes: Navigation toggles, buttons, modals, and interactive elements include appropriate ARIA attributes (aria-label, aria-expanded, aria-hidden, role)
• Alt text: Images include descriptive alternative text; decorative SVG icons are marked with aria-hidden="true"
• Color contrast: We aim for WCAG-compliant contrast ratios between text and background colors
• Responsive design: Fully responsive and usable across all devices and screen sizes
• Readable typography: Modern, legible web fonts (Outfit, Inter) at readable sizes with appropriate line heights
• Form labels: All form fields include properly associated label elements for screen reader compatibility
• Focus indicators: Interactive elements maintain visible focus states for keyboard users
• Social link labels: External links include descriptive aria-label attributes and open in new tabs with rel="noopener"
• Structured data: Schema.org JSON-LD provides machine-readable descriptions of our business, services, and FAQs

Known Limitations

While we work to make our entire website accessible, we acknowledge some areas where we are actively improving:

• Interactive map tool: Our property tracing tool (powered by Google Maps) relies on mouse/touch interaction and may present significant challenges for screen reader or keyboard-only users. We offer phone-based estimates as a fully accessible alternative
• Third-party components: Some features — including Google Maps, the Google Reviews widget, and Stripe payment forms — are governed by their own accessibility standards, and we may have limited control over those components
• PDF documents: Any PDF documents linked from our site may not be fully accessible. Contact us for an alternative format
• Dynamically loaded content: Some content (Google Reviews, service-specific form fields) loads dynamically via JavaScript and may not be immediately announced by all screen readers

Alternative Ways to Access Our Services

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, we offer these alternatives:

• Phone: (540) 551-7671 — available 24/7 with our AI assistant, or during business hours for a live person
• Email: info@applevalleylandscapes.com
• In person: We are happy to meet at your property to discuss services at no charge

We can provide estimates, answer questions, schedule services, and process payments through all of these channels.

Accessibility Feedback

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

• Email: info@applevalleylandscapes.com
• Phone: (540) 551-7671

When reporting an issue, it is helpful to include:

• A description of the accessibility barrier you encountered
• The web page URL where you experienced the problem
• The browser, device, and any assistive technology you were using
• Your contact information so we can follow up

We take accessibility feedback seriously and will make reasonable efforts to address reported issues promptly.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. We periodically review our site against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and implement updates as part of our regular development process.