Commitment to InclusionAccessibility Statement

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.

Meridian Shores strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA standards. We are partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA, meaning that some parts of the content may not fully conform to the accessibility standard, but we are actively working to achieve full compliance.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features designed to improve navigation and access for all users:

Assistive Technologies

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

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnifiers
• Speech recognition software
• Alternative input devices
• Built-in browser accessibility features

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Meridian Shores 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 and WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript (with fallback options)

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

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Meridian Shores, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

Known Limitations:

• Third-party content: Some embedded content from third-party services (such as virtual tours or map integrations) may not meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are working with vendors to improve accessibility.
• PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Upon request, we can provide alternative formats.
• Videos: Some video content may lack captions or transcripts. We are actively working to add these features to all multimedia content.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Meridian Shores. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days should you encounter any issues.

Formal Complaints

If you wish to file a formal complaint regarding the accessibility of our website, please submit your complaint in writing to the email address above. Your complaint should include:

• Your contact information (name, phone number, email, mailing address)
• Description of the accessibility issue encountered
• The web page or feature where the issue occurred
• Preferred method of contact

Meridian Shores is committed to responding to all complaints promptly and working toward satisfactory resolution.

Legal Compliance

Meridian Shores is committed to meeting its obligations under:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (where applicable)
• Florida Accessibility Standards
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

Continuous Improvement

We view accessibility as an ongoing effort and are continually seeking solutions that will bring all areas of our site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. In the pursuit of excellence, we:

• Conduct regular accessibility audits using automated tools and manual testing
• Provide accessibility training for our development and content teams
• Include accessibility requirements in our procurement processes
• Engage users with disabilities in user testing
• Stay current with evolving accessibility standards and best practices

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility on all pages, some content may be provided by third parties. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of content that originates from external sources, but we make reasonable efforts to select accessible third-party services.

Date of Statement

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on March 4, 2026. We review and update this statement regularly to reflect our ongoing commitment to accessibility and any improvements made to our website.