Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Our Commitment

WEST SONOMA INN, LLC 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.

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. Conforming to these guidelines helps us ensure that the website is accessible to all people, including those 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. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following accessibility features on our website:

Navigation and Structure

• Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML elements to structure content meaningfully
• Heading Hierarchy: Headings are used in logical order (H1 through H6)
• Skip Links: A "Skip to main content" link allows keyboard users to bypass navigation
• Consistent Navigation: Navigation is consistent across all pages
• Breadcrumbs: Clear breadcrumb trails show your location on the site

Keyboard Accessibility

• Full Keyboard Support: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus states on all interactive elements
• Logical Tab Order: Tab order follows a logical sequence
• No Keyboard Traps: Users can navigate away from any element using the keyboard

Visual Design

• Color Contrast: Text meets minimum contrast ratio requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Responsive Design: Website adapts to different screen sizes and orientations
• Non-Text Content: Images have appropriate alternative text

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Form Labels: All form fields have associated labels
• Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described
• Error Suggestions: Suggestions for correcting errors are provided
• Consent Checkboxes: Clear consent checkboxes with associated labels

Assistive Technology Support

• Screen Reader Compatible: Website works with popular screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• ARIA Attributes: Appropriate ARIA roles, states, and properties are used
• Live Regions: Dynamic content changes are announced to screen readers

Known Accessibility Issues

We are actively working to identify and address any accessibility barriers. Currently, we are aware of the following areas that may present challenges:

• Some third-party embedded content (Google Maps) may have limited accessibility features
• Some images may not have comprehensive alternative text descriptions
• Video content, if any, may not have closed captions

We are committed to addressing these issues and improving accessibility over time.

Third-Party Content

Our website includes some third-party content and services:

• Google Maps: We embed Google Maps to show our location. Google Maps has its own accessibility features and limitations.
• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts for typography. These are served from Google's servers.
• FormSubmit.co: We use FormSubmit.co for form processing. Their service has its own accessibility considerations.

While we cannot control the accessibility of third-party services, we strive to work with providers who share our commitment to accessibility.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

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

• Screen readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We test our website with these technologies to ensure compatibility.

Feedback and Contact Information

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

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Physical Accessibility

Our physical property also strives to accommodate guests with disabilities:

• Accessible parking spaces
• Wheelchair-accessible entrances
• Accessible guest rooms (upon request and availability)
• Accessible common areas

Please contact us directly to discuss specific accessibility needs for your stay.

Accessibility Standards and Regulations

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

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 - International standard for web accessibility
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - U.S. civil rights law prohibiting discrimination based on disability
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act - Requires federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible
• California Unruh Civil Rights Act - California law prohibiting discrimination

Continuous Improvement

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

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training for staff involved in website development and content creation
• Monitoring of accessibility standards and best practices
• Response to user feedback and complaints
• Integration of accessibility into our development process

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you have the right to file a complaint with:

• U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
  950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
  Washington, D.C. 20530
  www.ada.gov/complaint/

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

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
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

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