Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

MD Shahnewaz Zaman 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 to achieve these goals.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as well as comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Standards

This website strives to meet the following accessibility standards:

• WCAG 2.1 Level AA: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
• ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for digital accessibility
• Section 508: Federal accessibility standards for electronic and information technology
• New York State Accessibility Requirements: Compliance with applicable state accessibility laws

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using only a keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Content is structured with proper semantic HTML and ARIA labels
• Alt Text: Images include descriptive alternative text
• Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG contrast ratio requirements
• Text Resizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators for keyboard focus
• Descriptive Links: Link text is descriptive and meaningful out of context
• Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels
• Heading Structure: Proper heading hierarchy for document structure

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are aware of the following areas and are actively working to improve them:

• Some third-party content or embedded media may not be fully accessible
• Older PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Some interactive elements may require further optimization for assistive technologies

We are committed to addressing these issues and improving accessibility across all areas of our website.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to work with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Switch devices
• Browser zoom and text size adjustments

Feedback and Reporting Issues

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

• Describe the accessibility issue you encountered
• Provide the URL of the page where the issue occurred
• Describe what you were trying to do when you encountered the issue
• Include information about your assistive technology and browser

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training for content creators on accessibility best practices
• Implementation of accessibility features in new content and features
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines
• Addressing user feedback and reported issues promptly

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we may not have full control over third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we will work with the content provider to address the issue.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

Contact Us

For accessibility-related questions, concerns, or to report accessibility issues, please contact:

Updates to This Statement

We will review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility and any changes to our website or accessibility practices.