ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Ethical Capital is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users. We strive to provide an inclusive experience that allows everyone to access our investment services and educational content with ease and independence.

This accessibility statement reflects our ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of our website and outlines the measures we have taken to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Accessibility Standards Compliance

Our website has been designed and developed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We have achieved comprehensive compliance across all key accessibility areas:

  • Perceivable: All content is presentable to users in ways they can perceive
  • Operable: All interface components are operable by all users
  • Understandable: Information and UI operation are understandable
  • Robust: Content works with assistive technologies

Compliance Status: This website is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as of .

Accessibility Features

Navigation and Interaction

  • Skip navigation links for keyboard users
  • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
  • Keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
  • Clear focus indicators with 3px outline for visibility
  • Logical tab order throughout the site
  • Touch targets meet minimum 44px requirement

Content and Media

  • Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6) for screen reader navigation
  • Descriptive alt text for all images
  • High contrast color ratios (4.5:1 minimum)
  • Responsive design supporting 200% zoom without horizontal scrolling
  • Text resizing support up to 200% without loss of functionality

Forms and Dynamic Content

  • Form labels properly associated with input fields
  • Error messages clearly linked to relevant form fields
  • Real-time validation feedback with screen reader announcements
  • ARIA live regions for dynamic content updates
  • Loading states communicated to assistive technology

Assistive Technology Support

  • Screen reader compatibility (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Semantic HTML markup for proper content structure
  • ARIA labels and landmarks for enhanced navigation
  • Focus management for modal dialogs and overlays
  • High contrast mode support
  • Reduced motion support for users with vestibular disorders

Testing and Validation

Our accessibility implementation has been verified through:

  • Automated testing using industry-standard accessibility scanners
  • Manual testing with keyboard-only navigation
  • Screen reader testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
  • Color contrast analysis using professional accessibility tools
  • Mobile accessibility testing across different devices and screen sizes
  • Focus management testing for dynamic content and forms

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Feedback and Support

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

Email: accessibility@ethicic.com

Phone: +1 (555) 012-3456

Mail: Ethical Capital
Accessibility Department
[Your Address]

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to provide the information, item, or transaction in an accessible format.

Technical Information

Assessment Approach

Ethical Capital assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation: Internal assessment by our development team
  • External evaluation: Third-party accessibility audit
  • User testing: Testing with users who rely on assistive technology

Technologies

This website relies on the following technologies to work:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3 with CSS Grid and Flexbox
  • JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (current and previous major versions)
  • Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Other tools: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ZoomText, voice control software

Ongoing Improvements

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website. Our current focus areas include:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility considerations into our content creation process
  • Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices

We are committed to maintaining and improving our accessibility standards as technology and guidelines evolve.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with: