Accessibility Statement

Network Navigator 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) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone. WCAG 2.2 extends 2.1 with new success criteria including minimum target size, focus appearance, and dragging alternatives.

Laws and Regulations

This website is designed and maintained in accordance with:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title III, which requires places of public accommodation to provide equal access, including through digital platforms.
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Requires federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding to make their electronic and information technology accessible.
• Alabama Accessibility Standards - We comply with state-level requirements for digital accessibility in public-facing platforms.
• WCAG 2.2 Level AA - The internationally recognized standard for web accessibility, covering perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust design.

Accessibility Features

Network Navigator includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation - All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard, with visible focus indicators meeting WCAG 2.2 focus appearance criteria.
• Skip Navigation - A "Skip to main content" link allows keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.
• Semantic HTML - Proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and ARIA labels throughout the site.
• Color Contrast - Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
• Alt Text - All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text; decorative images are hidden from assistive technology.
• Responsive Design - The site is fully usable across screen sizes, and text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality.
• Reduced Motion - Animations are minimized for users who prefer reduced motion via their operating system settings.
• Form Accessibility - All form fields have associated labels, autocomplete attributes, and clear error messages.
• Minimum Target Size - Interactive elements meet the WCAG 2.2 minimum 24×24 CSS pixel target size, with 44×44px on mobile.
• Descriptive Links - All links use meaningful text instead of generic phrases like "click here."
• Accessible Dialogs - Modals and popups use proper ARIA roles, focus trapping, and can be dismissed via keyboard.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some third-party content or embedded tools may not be fully accessible. We are working with our partners to address these issues.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Network Navigator. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: info@navigatebhm.com
• Subject Line: Accessibility Feedback

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve reported issues as soon as possible.

Enforcement Procedures

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice or contact the Section 508 Program Office.

Accessibility QA Checklist - WCAG 2.2 Level AA

The following checklist is reviewed before every publish to ensure all pages meet our accessibility standards:

This statement was last updated on March 20, 2026.