Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Inclusive Design

Our Commitment

RYPM Legal is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim 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 user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, landmarks, and semantic elements
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
  • Screen Reader Compatibility: Content structured for assistive technology
  • Color Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios for text and interactive elements
  • Alternative Text: Descriptive alt text for images
  • Resizable Text: Content remains readable when text size is increased
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard focus
  • Skip Links: Quick navigation to main content areas

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser text size adjustments

Ongoing Efforts

We are continuously working to improve accessibility by:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • User testing with assistive technologies
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Responding to user feedback about accessibility barriers

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may have accessibility limitations:

  • Third-party embedded content may not fully meet accessibility standards
  • Some PDF documents may be in the process of being made accessible
  • Certain archived content may not meet current standards

We are working to address these limitations in upcoming updates.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of rypmlegal.com. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please let us know:

  • Email: contact@royalyorkpm.com
  • Phone: (833) 666-3306
  • Mail: 311 Bowes Road, Suite B4, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 3M6, Canada

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and work with you to provide the information in an accessible format.

Alternative Formats

If you need content from this website in an alternative format (such as large print, audio, or Braille), please contact us using the information above. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot always control the accessibility of third-party materials. If you encounter inaccessible third-party content, please notify us, and we will work to find accessible alternatives.

Technical Specifications

Our website is built using:

  • HTML5 and ARIA landmarks
  • CSS3 for responsive design
  • JavaScript with progressive enhancement
  • Next.js framework optimized for accessibility

Assessment and Testing

This website has been tested using:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
  • Color contrast analysis tools
  • Mobile device accessibility testing

Date of Statement

This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated on January 2025.