Accessibility Policy.

Effective Date: January 7th, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Symone Shinton Law 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.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define 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. SymoneShintonLaw.com strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Symone Shinton Law takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

  • Include accessibility as part of our mission statement

  • Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices

  • Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff

  • Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

This website utilizes UserWay's Web Accessibility Widget to enhance compatibility and accessibility for all users. The widget provides the following accessibility features:

Available Accessibility Adjustments:

  • Text size adjustment (increase/decrease font size)

  • Contrast adjustment (high contrast, inverted colors, dark contrast)

  • Text spacing and line height modifications

  • Readable font option (dyslexia-friendly)

  • Cursor and reading guide tools

  • Link highlighting

  • Text alignment adjustments

  • Keyboard navigation support

Browser Compatibility:

The UserWay widget is compatible with current versions of major browsers:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

Assistive Technology Support:

Our website, enhanced by UserWay's accessibility features, is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies including:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)

  • Screen magnification software

  • Speech recognition software

  • Keyboard-only navigation

Accessing Accessibility Features:

The accessibility widget can be activated by clicking the accessibility icon located on our website. Users can customize their viewing experience using the widget's accessibility options menu.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of SymoneShintonLaw.com, including the implementation of UserWay's accessibility widget, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to remedy any accessibility barriers and welcome your feedback.

Known Limitations:

While the UserWay accessibility widget provides numerous customization options for improving your browsing experience, please note:

  • Third-party content: Embedded content from external sources (videos, social media feeds, third-party plugins) may not be fully accessible through the widget and may require alternative access methods

  • PDF documents: Some downloadable PDFs may not be fully optimized for screen readers; we will provide alternative formats upon request

  • Images: While we strive to provide descriptive alt text for all images, some complex graphics or charts may require additional context, which we are happy to provide

  • Dynamic content: Certain interactive features or forms may present accessibility challenges despite widget enhancements

  • Widget limitations: The UserWay accessibility widget enhances the user interface but may not address all underlying code-level accessibility issues; we are committed to ongoing improvements to the website's base code

Assessment Approach

Symone Shinton Law assesses the accessibility of SymoneShintonLaw.com through:

  • Self-evaluation

  • External accessibility consultants (if applicable)

  • Automated accessibility testing tools

  • User testing with people with disabilities

We Are Here to Help

If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, even with the accessibility widget enabled, please contact us immediately. We are committed to providing you with the information and services you need through alternative means, including:

  • Phone consultation at 312-379-3597

  • Email communication at symone@sdslawoffice.com

  • Written correspondence at 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 810, Chicago, Illinois 60601

  • Video conference meetings

  • In-person consultations

  • Documents in alternative accessible formats (large print, plain text, audio)

We strive to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days of receiving your correspondence and to propose a solution within ten business days.

Ongoing Efforts

This accessibility statement was created on January 7, 2026, and is updated monthly. Symone Shinton Law is committed to continually improving website accessibility and will update this statement as our practices and capabilities evolve.

Legal

This accessibility statement does not constitute a waiver of any rights or defenses available under applicable law. Symone Shinton Law reserves all rights and defenses with respect to any claims concerning the accessibility of this website.

Formal Complaints

If you wish to report a complaint or feel that we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you may contact:

U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
www.ada.gov

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