Accessibility Statement of HardHat Consulting Solutions

Committed to Inclusive Access for All Users Across Our Services and Platforms

Accessibility Statement for HardHat Solutions
This is an accessibility statement from HardHat Consulting Solutions.

Measures to support accessibility
HardHat Consulting Solutions takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of HardHat Solutions :

Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
Appoint an accessibility officer and/or ombudsperson.
Provide continual accessibility training for our staff.
Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities.
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods.
Use Formal Accessibility Quality Assurance Methods
Include People with Disabilities in Design Personas
Conformance status
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. HardHat Solutions is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of HardHat Solutions . Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on HardHat Solutions :

Phone: 8188560209
E-mail: info@hardhatpm.com
Visitor Address: 898 S State St
Postal Address: 898 S State St
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Blog
We try to respond to feedback within 2 Business Days.

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology
HardHat Solutions is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Our website and applications are optimized for accessibility across commonly used combinations of web browsers, assistive technologies, and operating systems. We adhere to WCAG standards and regularly test to ensure compatibility.
Chrome browser with JAWS screen reader on Windows 10
Safari browser with VoiceOver on macOS
Firefox browser with NVDA screen reader on Windows 10
Chrome browser with TalkBack on Android OS
Safari browser with VoiceOver on iOS

HardHat Solutions is not compatible with:
Our website and applications are optimized for accessibility with current and commonly used technologies. However, some older environments may not support all accessibility features. The following combinations are not expected to work reliably:
Environment 1: Web browsers older than 3 major versions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Environment 2: Internet Explorer (any version), which lacks support for modern accessibility standards
Environment 3: Mobile operating systems older than 5 years (e.g., iOS 10 and Android 6 or earlier)
Environment 4: Windows XP or earlier versions, as they are no longer supported with critical updates
Environment 5: Assistive technologies not updated within the last 3 years (e.g., outdated versions of JAWS or NVDA)

Technical specifications
Accessibility of HardHat Solutions relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

HTML
WAI-ARIA
CSS
JavaScript
SMIL
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Limitations and alternatives
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of HardHat Solutions , there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.

Known limitations for HardHat Solutions :
Content Part: User-Generated Comments and Images: Description of the Issue: Uploaded images may not have text alternatives, making them inaccessible to screen readers. because Why the Issue Occurs: We cannot ensure the accessibility of all user-uploaded content, as it is generated externally.. What We Are Doing About It: We review comments regularly and add text alternatives to images where possible. We also provide guidance to users on how to upload accessible content.. What to Do in the Meantime: If you encounter an issue, please use the ‘Report Issue’ button, and our team will address it within 2 business days..
Content Part: Embedded Third-Party Media (e.g., Videos, Interactive Maps): Description of the Issue: Some third-party media may lack captions, transcripts, or keyboard navigation support. because Why the Issue Occurs: We rely on third-party providers for media content, which may not fully meet accessibility standards.. What We Are Doing About It: We are actively seeking accessible media providers and encourage third-party vendors to improve accessibility.. What to Do in the Meantime: For accessible alternatives, please contact our support team for guidance..

Content Part: PDF Documents Uploaded by Users: Description of the Issue: User-uploaded PDFs may not be tagged or structured for screen readers, impacting readability for visually impaired users. because Why the Issue Occurs: The accessibility of uploaded documents depends on user formatting, which we cannot control.. What We Are Doing About It: We provide instructions on creating accessible PDFs and offer a review process for critical documents.. What to Do in the Meantime: Contact our accessibility support team if you need assistance accessing specific documents..
Assessment approach

HardHat Consulting Solutions assessed the accessibility of HardHat Solutions by the following approaches:

Self-evaluation
External evaluation
Quality Assurance Process: Accessibility checks are integrated into our formal quality assurance process throughout the design and development phases. This includes usability testing, automated accessibility audits, and manual testing with assistive technology to validate conformance.

Formal complaints
Our accessibility statement has been formally approved to ensure transparency and commitment to accessibility across our organization. We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days, and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Formal approval of this accessibility statement
This Accessibility Statement is approved by:

HardHat Consulting Solutions
Accessibility and Compliance Team
Director of Accessibility Compliance

Date
This statement was created on September 9th 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement.