Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: May 5, 2026
Conformance Target: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

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1. Our Commitment

Langston has built mission-critical infrastructure since 1969. The same standard of care applies to our digital presence. We believe everyone deserves equal access to information about our company and our work. That includes people who use assistive technology, navigate by keyboard, rely on screen readers, have low vision or color blindness, have cognitive or hearing impairments, or have motor impairments.

This statement applies to the public-facing content on langstonconstr.com. It does not apply to internal portals or third-party platforms that link from the site, which are governed by their own accessibility policies.

2. Conformance Standard

We have adopted the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as our conformance target. WCAG 2.1 organizes accessibility around four principles. Content must be:

• Perceivable: information and interface components must be presentable in ways users can perceive, including text alternatives for non-text content, captions for video, and sufficient contrast
• Operable: users must be able to navigate and interact with the interface, including by keyboard alone, with sufficient time, and without triggering seizures
• Understandable: text must be readable, behavior must be predictable, and users must be helped to avoid and correct mistakes
• Robust: content must be reliably interpreted by current and future user agents, including assistive technologies

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is also the de facto standard referenced by United States federal procurement (Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, harmonized to WCAG 2.0 Level AA through the 2017 ICT Refresh, with WCAG 2.1 Level AA serving as the current consensus uplift) and by accessibility-related case law applied to commercial websites under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3. Conformance Status

Partially conformant. This means most parts of the site meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, but some content does not yet fully conform. We are actively working to identify and resolve those gaps as we rebuild the site through 2026.

We do not use a third-party accessibility overlay, widget, or AI-driven remediation tool. Independent accessibility researchers, disability advocacy organizations, and U.S. Department of Justice guidance have noted that automated overlays alone do not establish ADA Title III compliance. We have chosen instead to design accessibility into the site at the code, content, and design-system level, which we believe produces better outcomes for users of assistive technology.

A formal Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is not currently published. Qualified procurement contacts may request the most recent internal conformance assessment using the contact details below.

4. Measures We Take

To meet our conformance target, we implement and maintain the following practices:

4.1 Design and Visual Standards

• Color contrast that meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA: 4.5:1 minimum for normal body text, 3:1 minimum for large text and meaningful UI components. Body text uses dark-on-light combinations verified against the brand palette; lighter palette neutrals are reserved for large display type, decorative elements, and non-text UI where the 3:1 threshold applies
• Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements, with focus styles that do not rely on color alone
• Text resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Layouts that reflow on small viewports without horizontal scrolling
• Information conveyed by more than color alone, including icons, labels, and underlines on links inside body text

4.2 Code and Structure

• Semantic HTML, with headings used in logical order, lists marked up as lists, and landmarks marked with appropriate roles
• Form fields with programmatically associated labels, fieldsets, and helpful error messaging
• Images with descriptive alt text, including project photographs and graphics that convey information
• Decorative images marked as decorative so screen readers can skip them
• Skip-to-main-content links and keyboard-accessible navigation menus
• ARIA attributes used only where native HTML is insufficient, following the rule of “no ARIA is better than bad ARIA”
• Page titles, language attributes, and descriptive link text on every page

4.3 Media

• Captions on the videos we control, where transcripts and captions are technically feasible
• Transcripts or summaries available on request for content that does not currently have them

4.4 Forms and Interactive Components

• All forms operable with a keyboard alone
• Clear, descriptive error messages associated with the field that caused the error
• Time-out warnings on session-based features, with the ability to extend time
• No keyboard traps in interactive components
• Buttons and links that announce themselves clearly to screen readers

4.5 Process

• Accessibility considerations are part of our design and development workflow on the rebuild project, not an afterthought
• Component patterns in our design system are tested against WCAG 2.1 Level AA before they are used on production pages
• Editorial guidance for content authors covers heading structure, link text, alt text, and document structure

5. Known Limitations and Workarounds

We are honest about where the site does not yet meet our target. Known limitations as of the effective date include:

• Legacy content from the prior website (pre-2026 rebuild): older pages, news posts, and project pages migrated from the previous site may have inconsistent heading structure, missing alt text, or non-descriptive link text. We are remediating these as part of the active rebuild
• Third-party embeds: maps, video players, document viewers, and external widgets sometimes ship with their own accessibility limitations that we cannot fully control. Where this affects critical information, we provide an accessible alternative on request
• PDF documents: some older PDF documents (specification sheets, brochures, project profiles) were created before accessibility tagging was a requirement. New PDFs are produced with proper tagging, reading order, and alternative text. Older documents are remediated on request
• Project portfolio imagery: the site relies on project photography to communicate scope and quality. We provide descriptive alt text for context-bearing images, but extremely detailed visual analysis of large galleries may be summarized rather than fully described
• Forms with complex inputs: the Subcontractor Portal includes file uploads and multi-step submissions. We have tested these for keyboard and screen-reader operability, and we welcome feedback on real-world friction

If any of these limitations creates a barrier for you, contact us. We will provide the information in an accessible alternative format, including by phone, email, or printed mail, at no cost to you.

6. Assessment Approach

Our accessibility work is informed by a combination of:

• Manual testing using screen readers (NVDA on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, TalkBack on Android), keyboard-only navigation, and high-contrast and zoom modes
• Automated testing using established accessibility tooling such as axe-core, WAVE, and Lighthouse, run during design-system and template review. Automated tools catch only a portion of WCAG criteria, so we treat them as a baseline rather than a substitute for human review
• Code review against semantic and ARIA best practices
• Color-contrast verification against the locked Langston brand palette during design-system work
• Periodic full-site audits as the rebuild project advances, with prioritized remediation tickets for identified issues

We do not currently engage an external auditor. As the site stabilizes after the 2026 rebuild, we will evaluate whether independent third-party validation is appropriate.

7. Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

The site is designed to be compatible with current and recent versions of:

• Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari, on desktop and mobile
• NVDA, JAWS, and Windows Narrator screen readers on Windows
• VoiceOver on macOS and iOS
• TalkBack on Android
• ZoomText and operating-system zoom and high-contrast settings
• Speech-recognition software, including Dragon NaturallySpeaking and built-in OS dictation
• Switch-control input devices on iOS and Android

We do not actively test against unsupported or deprecated browsers (such as Internet Explorer 11). If you use one of those, you may experience unexpected behavior. We recommend updating to a current browser for both accessibility and security reasons.

8. Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of langstonconstr.com. If you encounter a barrier, need information in a different format, or have suggestions for improvement, please reach out. We will acknowledge your message within five business days. We will follow up with a substantive response, and where appropriate a remediation plan, within fifteen business days.

Langston Construction Company
Attn: Accessibility
125 Langston Rd
Piedmont, SC 29673
Phone: (864) 295-9156
Email: [email protected]

When contacting us, please include:

• The URL of the page where you encountered the issue
• A description of what you were trying to do and what happened
• The browser, operating system, and assistive technology you were using (if relevant)
• Your preferred format for receiving information (email, printed mail, phone)

We will make a reasonable effort to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format, at no cost to you.

9. Date Information

• Statement effective: May 5, 2026
• Statement last updated: May 5, 2026
• Last accessibility review: May 2026, conducted internally as part of the 2026 site rebuild
• Next scheduled review: within 12 months of the effective date, or sooner if substantial site changes occur

This statement is reviewed and updated as the rebuild project progresses, when new pages or features are launched, when assistive-technology compatibility changes, and when we receive feedback that warrants a revision.

10. Enforcement and Formal Complaints

If you have made a good-faith accessibility complaint to Langston and are not satisfied with the response, you may pursue a formal complaint under applicable United States accessibility law. Resources include:

• The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (ada.gov)
• The U.S. Access Board (access-board.gov)
• The state attorney general’s office in your state of residence
• The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission (schac.sc.gov), where applicable

We prefer to resolve concerns directly and quickly. Please contact us first so we have the opportunity to fix the issue.

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