Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to accessibility for all users

Our Commitment

FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC 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.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about our architectural and design services, regardless of ability.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Following these guidelines helps ensure that our website is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.

We are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers on our website. This is an ongoing process, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to improve.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML elements to convey meaning and structure.
Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text where appropriate.
Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard.
Color Contrast: We maintain sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds.
Resizable Text: Text can be resized without loss of functionality.
Clear Navigation: Consistent navigation structure throughout the site.
Form Labels: Form fields have associated labels for screen readers.
Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation.
Skip Navigation: Option to skip repetitive navigation elements.
ARIA Attributes: Appropriate ARIA attributes for enhanced accessibility.

Known Issues

We are aware of the following areas that may present accessibility challenges:

Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible.
Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible.
Video content may not have captions or audio descriptions.

We are working to address these issues and appreciate your patience as we make improvements.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

We strive to ensure compatibility with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

We test our website using various assistive technologies to identify and address accessibility barriers.

Feedback and Assistance

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

FRENCH ASSOCIATES INC
236 Mill St
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: +1 (740) 408-0322
Email: help@french-associates-inc.com

We will respond to your request within 2 business days.

Alternative Access

If you are unable to access any information on our website, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative format. This may include:

Large print documents
Audio format
Email or telephone communication
In-person assistance at our office

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements:

Regular accessibility audits and testing
Staff training on accessibility best practices
Monitoring of accessibility standards and guidelines
Implementation of user feedback

Third-Party Content

Our website may include content from third parties, such as embedded maps, forms, or other widgets. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content. If you encounter accessibility barriers with third-party content, please contact us and we will work to find an alternative solution.

Updates to This Statement

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect our ongoing efforts and improvements. The last update was January 1, 2026.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our accessibility efforts or need assistance accessing our content, please contact us: