The standard we aim for
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium. The site hasn't had an independent audit, so we don't claim full conformance. This page says what we've done, what we've tested, and what we know still falls short.
What we've done
Structure
Pages use headings in order and the standard page regions, so screen readers can jump between them. Every page with a menu starts with a "Skip to content" link.
Text alternatives
Each portfolio photo has its own description. Decorative images are hidden from screen readers.
Keyboard
Links, buttons, and form fields can be reached with the Tab key and show a visible focus outline. The contact pop-up and the photo viewer keep focus inside while they're open, close with Escape, and return focus to the button you used.
Forms
Every field has a label. Errors are announced and say what to fix. The real estate form asks one question at a time and moves focus to each new question.
Motion
The photo book on the homepage turns as you scroll. It also has buttons, works with the arrow keys, and has a link to skip past it. If your device is set to reduce motion, the book doesn't turn on its own and the loading screen doesn't fade.
Video
Videos don't load or play until you choose one. Each play button names the video it starts.
Color and size
Body text is #16202B and secondary text is #4C5966 on white, and both meet the Level AA contrast ratio. Links are #0E4A5F. The orange accent, #E8A25C, isn't used for text that carries meaning. Pages reflow to fit screens as narrow as 320 pixels.
How we've tested
- Automated checks: we run Lighthouse's accessibility audit on the main pages. The homepage scored 100 on November 5, 2026. Automated tools catch only some problems.
- Keyboard checks: we've worked through the forms, the contact pop-up, the photo viewer, and the photo book with a keyboard alone.
- Screen sizes: we've checked the homepage on phone and tablet sizes from 320 to 1366 pixels wide.
We haven't yet tested the site with a screen reader such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver, or with people who rely on assistive technology. That's next.
What still falls short
- Captions: we haven't checked our videos for captions or audio description yet.
- YouTube's player: once a video is playing, its controls come from YouTube, and we can't change how accessible they are.
- Older pages: some pages outside the real estate section have had less testing than the homepage.
Tell us about a problem
If something on the site doesn't work for you, or you'd like information in another format, email jon@socalmediasd.com or call (973) 519-1420. Tell us the page and what happened. We aim to reply within 5 business days, and we'll help you get what you need in the meantime.
This statement was last updated on November 5, 2026.