Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

Meridian Growth Partners is committed to ensuring that our website and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet or exceed the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Accessible Canada Act, and we work toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

Accessibility Features

Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML Structure: Proper use of headings, landmarks, and ARIA roles to support screen reader navigation.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are operable via keyboard alone, with visible focus indicators.
• Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient contrast ratios against their backgrounds.
• Responsive Design: Content is fully functional and readable across different screen sizes and zoom levels up to 200%.
• Reduced Motion: We respect the prefers-reduced-motion accessibility setting, disabling non-essential animations when activated.
• Alternative Text: Meaningful images include descriptive alt text for assistive technologies.
• Descriptive Links: Link text clearly indicates the destination or action, supporting context-independent navigation.
• Grain Overlay: The decorative grain texture is implemented as a separate layer with aria-hidden="true" to avoid interfering with assistive technology.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time achievement. We regularly:

• Review and test our website using assistive technologies and automated tools.
• Incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.
• Provide accessibility training to our team members.
• Monitor emerging standards and best practices to continuously improve.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content or features may present challenges:

• Certain older PDF documents may not be fully screen-reader accessible. Please contact us to request an accessible alternative.
• Some third-party embedded content (e.g., maps, videos) may not meet our accessibility standards. We work with providers to improve compliance.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work to provide the information or service in an accessible format.

Feedback and Support

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Meridian Growth Partners
Email: accessibility@meridiangrowthpartners.ca

Alternative Formats

Upon request, we will provide information in alternative formats such as large print, plain text, or accessible PDF. Please contact us with your specific needs and we will accommodate them in a timely manner.