Our Commitment to Accessibility
At AlphaVest Advisors, located in the heart of Chicago's Financial District (225 W Washington St, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606), we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to our online content and services. Our team, led by our Chief Accessibility Officer, Emily Carter (emily.carter@alphavestadvisors.com, 312-555-2345), is dedicated to continuously improving the user experience for all visitors.
Conformance to Accessibility Standards
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines outline best practices for making web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. We regularly review our website and implement necessary updates to meet these standards.
Our efforts include:
- Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background.
- Using clear and simple language.
- Structuring our content with proper headings and landmarks.
- Making our website navigable by keyboard.
- Ensuring that all interactive elements are accessible to assistive technologies.
- Providing transcripts and captions for video and audio content.
Specific Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation
Our website is designed to be fully navigable using a keyboard. You can use the Tab key to move between links and form elements, and the Enter key to activate links. Shift+Tab can be used to navigate backwards.
Screen Reader Compatibility
We have optimized our website to be compatible with screen reader software such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Screen readers can accurately interpret and convey the content and structure of our pages to users with visual impairments. We use ARIA attributes to enhance the screen reader experience, providing additional context and information about interactive elements.
Alternative Text for Images
All images on our website include descriptive alternative text. This allows screen readers to describe the image to users who cannot see it. Our alternative text is designed to be informative and relevant, providing context for the image within the surrounding content.
Color Contrast
We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. This helps users with low vision or color blindness to easily read and understand our content. We regularly test our color contrast using accessibility tools to maintain compliance with WCAG guidelines.
Resizable Text
Users can easily resize the text on our website using their browser's built-in zoom functionality. This allows users with low vision to increase the text size to a comfortable reading level without losing any content or functionality.
Forms
All forms on our website include clear labels and instructions. We have also implemented error handling to help users correct any mistakes they may make when filling out a form. Our forms are designed to be accessible to users with a variety of disabilities, including those who use screen readers or keyboard navigation.
Accessibility Audits and Testing
AlphaVest Advisors conducts regular accessibility audits and testing to identify and address any accessibility issues. Our audits are performed by both internal accessibility specialists and external accessibility consultants. We use a combination of automated testing tools and manual testing methods to ensure that our website meets the highest standards of accessibility.
Recent accessibility audit findings are summarized in the table below:
| Date | Area Tested | Findings | Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-15 | Homepage | Low contrast on some text elements. | Adjusted color scheme to improve contrast. |
| 2024-09-01 | Contact Form | Missing ARIA labels on form fields. | Added ARIA labels to all form fields. |
| 2024-09-15 | Robo-Advisor Page | Images missing alternative text. | Added descriptive alternative text to all images. |
Reporting Accessibility Issues
We are always working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at accessibility@alphavestadvisors.com or call us at 312-555-2345. Please provide specific details about the accessibility issue you encountered, including the web page URL and the assistive technology you were using. We appreciate your feedback and will make every effort to address your concerns promptly.
For mail correspondence, you can write to us at:
AlphaVest AdvisorsAccessibility Department
225 W Washington St, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
Third-Party Content
Our website may include content provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to adhere to accessibility standards, and we will work with them to address any accessibility issues that may arise.