Accessibility Statement

Thatcher Lewis, LLC is firmly committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities. As a leadership training partner for law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, and public administration, we believe that inclusion is a foundational element of public safety. We continually strive to improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to our digital platforms, course materials, and communications.

We are actively working to ensure our website and digital content conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. This serves as the established technical standard for public-facing services under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Furthermore, we are proactively integrating the updated WCAG 2.2 guidelines to improve experiences for users with low vision, cognitive, learning, and motor disabilities. This includes optimizing our site for accessible authentication, redundant entry reduction, and proper touch target sizing.

We understand that our federal, state, and local government clients are legally obligated to buy, build, and use accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Thatcher Lewis is committed to supporting our agency partners with their compliance efforts through the following frameworks:

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Our digital platforms and training documentation are designed to align with Section 508 functional performance criteria. This supports the federal and municipal agencies we serve in meeting their ICT procurement obligations.
• California Assembly Bill 434 (AB 434): For our California-based partners, we strive to maintain digital properties that meet or exceed the WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards required for state executive branch agencies.
• Department of Justice Title II ADA Mandate: We are structuring our digital delivery systems to help our municipal partners meet the Department of Justice's phased digital accessibility deadlines: April 24, 2026 (now in effect for larger public entities) and April 26, 2027 (for smaller public entities).

Agencies requiring accessibility conformance documentation (such as an Accessibility Conformance Report based on the industry standard VPAT 2.5 framework) for contract vetting or vendor compliance audits may contact our administration team, and we will work with your procurement office to provide the documentation your process requires.

To ensure an inclusive digital environment, we have implemented the following features across our website:

• Keyboard Navigation: Menus, interactive elements, and forms are designed to be navigable using a keyboard, without requiring a mouse.
• Accessibility Widget: An on-site accessibility widget, available on every page, lets visitors adjust contrast, text size, and other display preferences to suit their needs.
• Semantic Structure: We utilize semantic HTML (such as clear heading hierarchies and ARIA landmarks) to ensure compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
• Visual Accessibility: Our site employs high-contrast ratios, resizable text capabilities, and visual indicators that do not rely solely on color to convey information.
• Media Alternatives: We aim to provide descriptive alternative text for relevant images and clear labeling for all form input fields.

While we strive to adhere strictly to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in every area of the website. Certain features rely on third-party services, such as the customer relationship platform that processes our contact form submissions and the assistive accessibility widget available on every page. We favor vendors who can document their own conformance with Section 508 and WCAG standards; even so, users may occasionally encounter limitations within third-party components.

Digital accessibility is an ongoing process. We regularly test our website to identify and remediate accessibility barriers. As the digital landscape and regulatory standards evolve, we will continue to update our practices and site architecture to maintain rigorous compliance and serve our community effectively.