Inclusion
Accessibility Statement
Delaware Valley Aerial Photography Services (DVAPS) is committed to ensuring that our website at dvaps.com is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA.
Our Commitment
We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services. Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is a core design principle of our website. Our commitment to accessibility reflects the same values that drive our work in emergency management and public safety: that everyone matters, and no one should be left behind.
Conformance Status
The dvaps.com website targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. The following features are implemented throughout the site:
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements are fully operable by keyboard alone
Skip Navigation
A skip link allows keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation
Focus Indicators
Visible focus outlines on all interactive elements for keyboard users
ARIA Labels
Comprehensive ARIA roles and labels for screen reader compatibility
Semantic HTML
Proper use of HTML5 landmark elements (main, nav, header, footer, section)
Color Contrast
Text and UI elements meet or exceed WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements
Reduced Motion
Animations are suppressed for users who prefer reduced motion via OS settings
Responsive Design
Content is accessible across desktop, tablet, and mobile screen sizes
Alt Text
Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images and SVG graphics
Technical Specifications
Our website's accessibility relies on the following technologies:
- HTML5 semantic markup
- CSS3 with system-level media query support (prefers-reduced-motion, prefers-color-scheme)
- Vanilla JavaScript for interactive components (hamburger menu, form validation)
- WAI-ARIA 1.1 attributes for enhanced screen reader support
The site has been designed to work with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
- High contrast mode
- Switch access devices
Known Limitations
While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, we acknowledge that some areas may not yet meet all criteria. We are actively working to improve:
- Complex SVG illustrations may have limited screen reader support beyond basic alt text descriptions
- The animated targeting reticle on the homepage is decorative and marked as aria-hidden, but we continue to evaluate its presentation in various assistive technology contexts
If you encounter any barriers that prevent you from accessing our content or services, please contact us immediately — we take these reports seriously and respond quickly.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on our website's accessibility. If you experience any difficulty accessing any part of dvaps.com, please contact us and we will work to address the issue promptly:
- Email: info@dvaps.com — please include "Accessibility" in the subject line
- Contact form: dvaps.com contact page
- We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant enforcement body. In the United States, accessibility complaints related to private websites may be directed to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
Formal Complaints
If you wish to make a formal complaint about the accessibility of dvaps.com, please contact us directly at info@dvaps.com. We are committed to resolving accessibility issues in good faith and will respond within five business days.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility barriers. This statement is reviewed and updated annually or whenever significant changes are made to our site.
We are committed to the principles of universal design and will continue to improve the accessibility of our digital presence in keeping with the standards of the emergency services and public safety communities we serve.