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Accessibility and Website Disclaimer

Last updated: 2025-07-31

Barnes Asphalt Maintenance Inc. (https://barnesasphalt.com) 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 we provide equal access to all of our users.

Our Commitment

We strive to make our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an accessible website that conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as well as other applicable accessibility standards and best practices.

We believe that accessibility is not just a legal requirement, but a fundamental aspect of providing excellent user experience for all visitors to our website.

Accessibility Standards

This website endeavors to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA criteria. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

The WCAG guidelines are based on four main principles that state content must be:

  • Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive
  • Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable
  • Understandable: Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable
  • Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

We have implemented various accessibility features throughout our website, including but not limited to:

  • Alternative text for images and graphics
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Proper heading structure and semantic markup
  • Sufficient color contrast ratios
  • Descriptive link text
  • Form labels and instructions
  • Skip navigation links
  • Focus indicators for interactive elements
  • Captions and transcripts for multimedia content where applicable
  • Accessible document formats

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to:

  • Regularly testing our website with accessibility tools and assistive technologies
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development processes
  • Updating and improving existing content to meet accessibility standards
  • Staying current with evolving accessibility guidelines and technologies
  • Seeking feedback from users with disabilities to improve our accessibility efforts

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, some content may be provided by third parties. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Embedded videos from external platforms
  • Social media widgets and feeds
  • External plugins and applications
  • Linked websites and resources
  • User-generated content

Barnes Asphalt Maintenance Inc. cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, but we make reasonable efforts to select accessible third-party tools and services. We encourage third-party content providers to make their content accessible and will work with them when possible to address accessibility concerns.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be some content that is not fully accessible. We acknowledge these limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some legacy content may not meet current accessibility standards and is being updated
  • Certain complex interactive features may have limited accessibility support
  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible, though we are working to remediate these files
  • Third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards

We are committed to addressing these limitations through ongoing updates and improvements to our website.

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies, including but not limited to:

  • Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Voice recognition software
  • Keyboard navigation tools
  • Screen magnification software
  • Alternative input devices

We test our website regularly with these technologies to ensure compatibility and usability.

Mobile Accessibility

We recognize that many users access our website through mobile devices and assistive technologies. Our website is designed to be responsive and accessible across various devices and screen sizes, including:

  • Mobile phones and tablets
  • Various operating systems (iOS, Android)
  • Mobile assistive technologies (VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Different screen orientations and zoom levels

Feedback and Assistance

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

Contact Methods

  • Email: sales@barnesasphalt.com
  • Phone: (704) 795.9470
  • Mail: 5748 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd. Kannapolis, NC 28083
  • Website Contact Form: Available at https://barnesasphalt.com

When Contacting Us

To help us respond effectively to your accessibility request, please provide the following information:

  • The specific page or content area where you encountered the accessibility barrier
  • A description of the problem you experienced
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • Your preferred format for receiving information (large print, electronic format, etc.)
  • Your contact information so we can follow up if needed

Our Response Commitment

We are committed to responding to accessibility feedback in a timely manner:

  • We will acknowledge your feedback within 2 business days
  • We will investigate reported accessibility issues promptly
  • We will provide alternative access to content when immediate fixes are not possible
  • We will implement reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access

Alternative Formats

If you require content in an alternative format that is more accessible to you, we will make reasonable efforts to provide it. Alternative formats may include:

  • Large print versions
  • Audio descriptions
  • Plain text versions
  • Braille (upon request)
  • Electronic formats compatible with assistive technologies

Legal Compliance

This website strives to comply with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Other applicable federal, state, and local accessibility requirements

Training and Awareness

We provide regular accessibility training to our team members involved in website design, development, and content creation. This ensures that accessibility considerations are integrated into all aspects of our web presence.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Accessibility Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post any updates to this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Additional Resources

For more information about web accessibility, you may find these resources helpful:

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/
  • Americans with Disabilities Act: https://www.ada.gov/
  • WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind): https://webaim.org/
  • Section 508: https://www.section508.gov/

This policy demonstrates our commitment to accessibility and our ongoing efforts to ensure that our website serves all users effectively, regardless of their abilities or the technologies they use to access our content.