Accessibility Statement
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Our Commitment
Hudson Valley Ticks 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
Target Conformance Level: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
This website aims to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. As of October 2025, we have achieved substantial conformance with most critical accessibility requirements.
Accessibility Features
- Keyboard navigation support throughout the site
- Skip links for easy navigation to main content
- Proper heading hierarchy for screen readers
- High contrast color schemes (WCAG AA compliant)
- Alt text for all images
- Form labels and instructions clearly associated
- Focus indicators on all interactive elements
- Semantic HTML structure with proper landmarks
- External links properly styled and accessible
Known Limitations
- Some older blog posts may not fully conform to accessibility standards
- PDF documents on the site may have limited accessibility features
- Embedded third-party content may have accessibility limitations
Feedback and Contact Information
If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, please contact us:
We will respond to accessibility inquiries within 5 business days.
Remediation Timeline
- October 2025: Initial audit and identification of issues
- Ongoing: Quarterly accessibility audits and continuous improvement
Standards and Guidelines
This website is designed to be compliant with: