Accessibility Statement
Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
The Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign 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 to ensure we provide equal access to all users.
Our Commitment
Leslie Edwards believes that justice should be accessible to everyone. This core campaign value extends to our digital presence as well. We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
We strive to ensure that our website complies with best practices and standards as defined by Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These standards and guidelines help make web content more accessible for all people, including those with disabilities such as:
•Visual impairments
•Hearing impairments
•Mobility impairments
•Cognitive disabilities
•Speech disabilities
Measures Taken
To ensure accessibility, our website implements various measures, including but not limited to:
•Providing text alternatives for non-text content
•Creating content that can be presented in different ways without losing information
•Making it easier for users to see and hear content by separating foreground from background
•Making all functionality available from a keyboard
•Providing users enough time to read and use content
•Not designing content in a way that is known to cause seizures or physical reactions
•Providing ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are
•Making text content readable and understandable
•Making web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
•Helping users avoid and correct mistakes
•Maximizing compatibility with current and future user tools
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.
The Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Level AA conformance means that the website satisfies all the Level A and Level AA Success Criteria, or that an accessible alternative is provided.
Feedback and Contact Information
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5
Email: vote@edwardsforjp5.com
Phone: (254) 716-1132
We aim to respond to feedback within 3 business days.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
The Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
•Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
•Speech recognition software
•Screen magnification software
•Keyboard-only navigation
The website is also designed to be compatible with the following browsers:
•Google Chrome (latest 2 versions)
•Mozilla Firefox (latest 2 versions)
•Apple Safari (latest 2 versions)
•Microsoft Edge (latest 2 versions)
Assessment and Ongoing Improvements
The Leslie Edwards for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 campaign is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.
This website is regularly tested using a combination of automated testing tools and manual testing with assistive technologies. As new content is added to the website, it is reviewed for accessibility compliance.
Texas-Specific Accessibility Compliance
This website aims to comply with the Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 10, Chapter 206, Subchapter C, which establishes accessibility requirements for state websites, and extends these standards to our campaign website as a best practice. We recognize the importance of making electronic and information resources accessible to all Texans, including those with disabilities.
Limitations
While we strive to ensure that our website is accessible, there may be some limitations. The following limitations are currently known:
•Some older content may not yet be fully accessible, but we are working to address these issues
•Third-party content that is not under our control may not be fully accessible
We are committed to addressing these limitations and improving the accessibility of our website over time.
Additional Resources
For more information about web accessibility, please visit the following resources:
•Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
•Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
•Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
•Texas Department of Information Resources Accessibility Information
Commitment to Inclusive Justice
Leslie Edwards is committed to bringing fair, accessible, and common sense justice to Precinct 5. This commitment to accessibility extends beyond our digital presence to our vision for the justice system itself — a system that respects everyone and works for everyone, where people don't feel intimidated but empowered.
This accessibility statement reinforces our campaign's core values and our dedication to serving all members of our community with dignity and respect.