Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

PCA Corporation 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 ensure our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services on the web. Our goal is to provide a website that is inclusive and accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. Our website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML

• Proper heading structure (h1-h6) for content organization
• Semantic HTML elements (header, nav, main, footer, article, section)
• Lists used appropriately for navigation and content
• Tables used only for tabular data with proper headers

Keyboard Navigation

• All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Logical tab order throughout the website
• Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
• Skip navigation link to bypass repetitive content
• No keyboard traps on any page

Screen Reader Support

• ARIA labels for interactive components
• Descriptive link text (no "click here" or "read more")
• Alt text for all meaningful images
• Form fields have associated labels
• Error messages are announced to screen readers

Visual Design

• Color contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text
• Color contrast ratio of at least 3:1 for large text
• Color is not the only means of conveying information
• Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Responsive design for various screen sizes and orientations

Forms and Input

• All form fields have visible labels
• Required fields are clearly indicated
• Error messages are descriptive and helpful
• Form validation provides clear feedback
• Consent checkboxes are properly labeled

Multimedia

• Images have descriptive alt text
• Decorative images have empty alt attributes
• Videos include captions (where applicable)
• Audio content includes transcripts (where applicable)

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software (ZoomText, MAGic)
• Speech recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Browser zoom functionality

We test our website with the following browser and assistive technology combinations:

• Chrome with NVDA (Windows)
• Firefox with NVDA (Windows)
• Safari with VoiceOver (macOS, iOS)
• Edge with Narrator (Windows)

Known Accessibility Issues

We are actively working to identify and address any accessibility barriers. Currently, we are aware of the following potential issues:

• Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
• PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers
• Some older images may lack descriptive alt text

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

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement:

Enforcement Procedure

In case of an unsatisfactory response to your complaint, you can contact the relevant authorities in your jurisdiction that handle accessibility complaints.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility throughout our website, some third-party content or tools may not be fully accessible. We are committed to working with our vendors and partners to improve the accessibility of third-party content.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. Our approach includes:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training for content authors and developers
• Monitoring of accessibility standards and best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our development process
• Responding promptly to accessibility issues reported by users

Accessibility Standards

Our website aims to comply with the following standards and regulations:

• WCAG 2.1 - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• Section 508 - U.S. Federal accessibility requirements
• EN 301 549 - European accessibility standard
• JIS X 8341-3 - Japanese accessibility standard
• ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act

Updates to This Statement

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated regularly. We will update this statement as we make improvements to our website's accessibility.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5 - For structure and semantics
• CSS3 - For styling and layout
• JavaScript - For interactivity and functionality
• WAI-ARIA - For enhanced accessibility

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions: