Accessibility
The Securities Exchange and Investment Protection Commission (SEIPC) is committed to ensuring that our website and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Our Commitment
We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality on our website. Our accessibility efforts include:
- Designing with accessibility in mind from the start
- Regular testing with assistive technologies
- Ongoing staff training on accessibility best practices
- Continuous improvement based on user feedback
- Compliance with relevant accessibility standards and regulations
Accessibility Features
Visual Accessibility
- • High contrast color schemes
- • Scalable text and images
- • Alternative text for images
- • Clear visual hierarchy
- • Focus indicators for navigation
Keyboard Navigation
- • Full keyboard accessibility
- • Logical tab order
- • Skip navigation links
- • Keyboard shortcuts
- • No keyboard traps
Screen Reader Support
- • Semantic HTML markup
- • ARIA labels and descriptions
- • Descriptive link text
- • Proper heading structure
- • Form labels and instructions
Responsive Design
- • Mobile-friendly layout
- • Flexible content sizing
- • Touch-friendly interface
- • Consistent navigation
- • Readable fonts and spacing
Assistive Technologies
Our website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Browser zoom functionality
- High contrast display modes
Browser Compatibility
Our website is designed to work with the latest versions of major browsers, including:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
For the best accessibility experience, we recommend using the latest version of your preferred browser with JavaScript enabled.
Alternative Formats
If you need information from our website in an alternative format, we can provide:
- Large print documents
- Audio recordings
- Braille documents
- Plain text versions
- Easy-read formats
Please contact us to request alternative formats, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs within a reasonable timeframe.
Feedback and Support
We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:
Contact Information
Email: accessibility@seipc.org
Phone: +19296197672
Mail:
Accessibility Team
Securities Exchange and Investment Protection Commission
101 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and will work with you to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are continuously working to improve the user experience for all visitors to our website. We regularly review our accessibility practices, conduct user testing, and implement improvements based on the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
Third-Party Content
While we strive to ensure that all content on our website is accessible, some third-party content or external links may not meet the same accessibility standards. We encourage third-party content providers to make their content accessible and will work with them to address any accessibility issues when possible.