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​ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

This statement was last updated on April 20, 2026.

We at the Law Office of Jason Couey are working to make our site at www.jasoncouey.com accessible to people with disabilities.

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

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Law Office of Jason Couey is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all people, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to legal information and services, and we strive to make our online presence usable by the widest possible audience — regardless of technology or ability.

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We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III (42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.), and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60, both of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in places of public accommodation, including business websites. Our goal is to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which is the de facto technical standard recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and Washington State authorities for measuring web accessibility compliance.

 

2. Applicable Standards and Legal Framework

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Our accessibility efforts are guided by the following laws, regulations, and standards:

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Federal Law

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  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III – Requires places of public accommodation, including business websites, to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) references WCAG 2.1, Level AA as the benchmark for digital accessibility compliance.

  • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) – Establishes accessibility requirements for electronic and information technology. While directly applicable to federal agencies, Section 508 standards inform best practices for all public-facing websites.

 

Washington State Law

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  • Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), RCW 49.60 – One of the broadest state civil rights statutes in the nation, WLAD prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation on the basis of disability. Washington courts and enforcement authorities have applied WLAD to digital accessibility, including business websites.

  • Washington State IT Accessibility Policy USER-01 (formerly Policy 188) – Although this policy directly governs Washington State agencies, it establishes the statewide accessibility standard of WCAG 2.1, Level AA as the minimum for digital content and informs expectations across all public-facing digital services in the state.

 

Technical Standard

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  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA – Published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.1 AA is organized around four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR). We target full conformance with all Level AA success criteria under these principles.

 

3. Accessibility Features of Our Website

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We have implemented or are working to implement the following accessibility features on our website:

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Perceivable

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  • All images and non-text content include descriptive alternative (alt) text for screen reader users.

  • Videos include captions and, where feasible, audio descriptions.

  • Color is not used as the sole means of conveying information.

  • Text maintains sufficient color contrast ratios against background colors (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).

  • Content can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

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Operable

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  • All website functionality is accessible via keyboard navigation, without requiring a mouse.

  • Skip navigation links are provided to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation menus.

  • Users can control the timing of any time-limited content, or such limits are avoided.

  • No content flashes more than three times per second to protect users with photosensitive conditions.

  • Page titles and headings are descriptive and logically structured.

 

Understandable

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  • The language of each web page is identified in the code for assistive technologies.

  • Navigation and page layouts are consistent throughout the website.

  • Form inputs have clear labels and instructions, and error messages are descriptive.

  • Legal terminology is explained in plain language where feasible.

 

Robust

  • Our website is built using valid, well-structured HTML and CSS to ensure compatibility with current and future assistive technologies, including screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes are used where appropriate to enhance accessibility for dynamic content.

 

4. Known Limitations and Ongoing Efforts

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We recognize that achieving full accessibility is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time task. While we strive for WCAG 2.1, Level AA conformance across our entire website, some content may not yet fully conform, particularly:

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  • Third-party content or tools integrated into our website (such as court filing portals, scheduling widgets, or embedded maps) that are beyond our direct control. We will seek accessible alternatives or provide equivalent access where feasible.

  • Older PDF documents or downloadable forms that may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to remediate these documents and will provide accessible versions upon request.

 

We are committed to continuous improvement. We regularly review our website using automated accessibility scanning tools, manual testing, and feedback from users with disabilities.

 

5. Contact Us – Accessibility Feedback and Requests

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We welcome your feedback about the accessibility of our website. If you encounter a barrier, need assistance accessing any content, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us using any of the following methods:

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Law Firm Name: Law Office of Jason Couey

Attorney: Jason Coueyt, Attorney at Law

Mailing Address: 1312 N. Monroe St., Ste. 232, Spokane, WA 99201

Phone: 509-326-5160

Email: jason@jasoncouey.com

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We aim to respond to all accessibility requests and feedback within five (5) business days. Upon receipt of a request for an accessible alternative format, we will work to fulfill that request in a timely manner.

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Washington Relay Service: Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact us via the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.

 

6. Grievance Procedure

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If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility feedback or request, or if you believe our website is not in compliance with applicable accessibility laws, you have the right to pursue a formal complaint. The following resources are available:

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Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)

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The WSHRC enforces the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and accepts complaints of disability discrimination in places of public accommodation.

  • Website: www.hum.wa.gov

  • Phone: (360) 266-5170

  • Toll-Free: 1-800-233-3247

  • Mailing Address: Washington State Human Rights Commission, 711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 402, Olympia, WA 98504

 

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – ADA Complaints

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The DOJ enforces Title III of the ADA, which covers private businesses and places of public accommodation, including law firm websites.

 

U.S. Access Board

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For questions about federal accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG guidance:

 

7. Third-Party Tools and Resources

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites or tools (such as federal bankruptcy court filing systems, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington, or legal research platforms). We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the accessibility statements of those sites directly.

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If you need to access a third-party resource linked from our site and encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us and we will work to provide the relevant information in an accessible format.

 

8. Review and Updates to This Statement

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This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed and updated on April 20, 2026. We review this statement at least annually and update it as we make improvements to our website or as legal requirements evolve. The most current version of this statement will always be posted on our website.

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As web accessibility standards continue to develop — including the anticipated adoption of WCAG 2.2 — we are committed to reviewing and updating our practices accordingly to ensure continued compliance and to best serve all of our clients and visitors.

 

This statement does not constitute legal advice. It is provided for informational purposes about our accessibility practices and applicable legal frameworks. If you have specific legal questions about disability rights, please consult a qualified attorney.

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