Accessibility Statement

Graphic Visions' Commitment to Digital Inclusion

Our Commitment

At Grafik Industries, Ltd. t/a Graphic Visions ("Graphic Visions"), we are 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 guarantee that our website, graphicvisions.com, remains inclusive and navigable for all visitors.

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. As a trusted federal contractor, Graphic Visions strives to fully conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and the standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Features Built Into This Site

We have integrated rigorous accessibility features into our website's foundation, including but not limited to:

Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, including navigation menus, buttons, forms, and portfolio galleries, are fully navigable using a keyboard (e.g., "Tab" and "Shift+Tab"). Focus traps have been implemented on modal elements to prevent keyboard users from losing their place.
Screen Reader Compatibility: We utilize semantic HTML5 markup, ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes, and descriptive alt text on all informational imagery to ensure compatibility with modern screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver).
Media Controls: All auto-playing background videos feature accessible "Pause/Play" toggle buttons (compliant with WCAG 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide). Furthermore, all decorative videos are marked with aria-hidden="true" to prevent screen reader interference.
Motion Sensitivity: Our site respects operating system-level prefers-reduced-motion settings. Users who have disabled animations on their device will experience a static, animation-free version of the site.
Color Contrast: Text and background color combinations have been carefully selected to meet or exceed the WCAG 4.5:1 contrast ratio requirement.
Bypass Blocks: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of every page for immediate access to core information.

Ongoing Remediation & Services

Digital accessibility is an ongoing effort. We routinely audit our website using automated tools like Google Lighthouse and manual testing protocols. Furthermore, Graphic Visions provides expert Section 508 Compliancy and Remediation services for our government and commercial clients, ensuring their PDFs, publications, and digital materials meet these exact same strict federal standards.

Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Graphic Visions website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our site, or if you require assistance or a specific accommodation, please let us know immediately so we can resolve the issue.

Graphic Visions
Email: jefff@graphicvisions.com
Phone: (301) 963-8600
Address: 620 East Diamond Avenue, Suite G, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.