Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Valley Ambulance Authority 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.

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.

Measures We Take

Valley Ambulance Authority takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
• Sufficient color contrast ratios
• Keyboard navigation support
• Alternative text for images
• Clear and consistent navigation
• Descriptive link text
• Responsive design for various devices and screen sizes
• Form labels and error messages

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations. We are actively working to identify and address any accessibility issues. If you encounter any barriers, please let us know.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility

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

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

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with your web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

Assessment Approach

Valley Ambulance Authority assessed the accessibility of this website through self-evaluation and testing with various assistive technologies.

This statement was last updated in January 2025.