Accessibility
Statement

Matthew Rybicki PLLC d/b/a By Rybicki (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We believe that access to real estate information is a fundamental need, and we work to make byrybicki.com usable by the widest possible audience regardless of ability, technology, or circumstance.

Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is an ongoing priority. We continually review and improve our website to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice control software, and display adaptations.

This Accessibility Statement describes the standards we target, known gaps, how to request accessible alternatives, and how to report problems. We take accessibility feedback seriously and respond to every report.

We work toward conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). WCAG 2.1 AA is the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility and is referenced by the U.S. Department of Justice as the benchmark for ADA-compliant web content.

The four core principles — often summarized as POUR — guide our implementation:

• Perceivable (SC 1.1–1.4): Information and interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive. This includes text alternatives for images (SC 1.1.1), sufficient color contrast (SC 1.4.3 — minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text), content that does not rely solely on color (SC 1.4.1), and text resizing without loss of content up to 200% (SC 1.4.4).
• Operable (SC 2.1–2.5): Interface components and navigation must be operable. This includes full keyboard navigability (SC 2.1.1), no keyboard traps (SC 2.1.2), skip-navigation links (SC 2.4.1), visible focus indicators (SC 2.4.7), and no content that flashes more than three times per second (SC 2.3.1).
• Understandable (SC 3.1–3.3): Information and operation of the interface must be understandable. This includes identifying the page language (SC 3.1.1), consistent navigation (SC 3.2.3), error identification (SC 3.3.1), and labels or instructions for user inputs (SC 3.3.2).
• Robust (SC 4.1): Content must be robust enough to be reliably interpreted by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. This includes valid markup (SC 4.1.1), name/role/value for all UI components (SC 4.1.2), and status messages (SC 4.1.3).

Our target conformance level is WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We do not currently claim full Level AAA conformance. Where feasible, we implement AAA criteria as enhancements.

This website is operated with the intent to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181–12189, which prohibits discrimination by places of public accommodation — including commercial websites — on the basis of disability.

We also endeavor to comply with:

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) — to the extent it applies as a standard of accessibility best practice
• Arizona Civil Rights Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1401 et seq.) — which prohibits disability discrimination in places of public accommodation
• ADA Title III DOJ Guidance (2022) — confirming that websites of businesses open to the public are covered places of public accommodation

Compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA is our primary mechanism for achieving ADA and Section 508 conformance. We make good-faith, reasonable efforts to maintain this conformance on an ongoing basis. However, this statement does not constitute a legal certification of full compliance, as accessibility conformance requires continuous evaluation and remediation.

If you believe we have failed to provide accessible access to a service or content, please contact us using the information in Section 11 before pursuing formal legal action. We are committed to resolving accessibility complaints promptly and in good faith.

The following accessibility features are currently implemented or targeted on byrybicki.com:

• Semantic HTML5 landmarks (main, nav, footer, section, header) for screen reader navigation
• Descriptive alt text on informational images; decorative images marked with alt=""
• aria-label attributes on icon-only buttons and social media links
• Keyboard-navigable menu with visible focus indicators
• Form fields with associated <label> elements and error states
• Color contrast ratios targeting WCAG 2.1 SC 1.4.3 (4.5:1 minimum for body text)
• Text content that scales to 200% without horizontal scrolling on desktop viewports
• No auto-playing audio content
• Animated content that respects prefers-reduced-motion media query where implemented
• HTTPS-only delivery for security and integrity of assistive technology sessions

Despite our best efforts, some portions of byrybicki.com may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. Known limitations include:

• Hero video: The background video on the homepage does not include audio description or captions because it contains no spoken content or essential visual information — it is decorative. Users who have disabled autoplay in their browser settings will see a static poster image.
• Animated transitions: Framer Motion entrance animations (fade, slide) may not fully respect prefers-reduced-motion on all components. We are working to audit and fix all animation triggers.
• PDF documents: Any PDF files linked from this site may not be fully tagged for screen reader accessibility. Contact us and we will provide an accessible alternative format.
• Market data displays: Dynamic market statistics displayed on the MMR Hub page are rendered from a database and may not include full ARIA live region markup for screen reader announcements of updates.
• Older browser support: Some CSS features used on this site (e.g., container queries, modern grid) may degrade in very outdated browsers that are not commonly used with modern assistive technologies.

We prioritize remediating known issues. If you encounter a barrier not listed above, please report it per Section 8.

byrybicki.com may include content, widgets, or integrations provided by third parties, including but not limited to:

• Vercel Analytics (site performance monitoring)
• Embedded map or property search tools
• Social media profile links (Instagram, LinkedIn)

We do not control the accessibility of third-party content and cannot guarantee that third-party platforms, widgets, or linked websites conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. Where third-party tools present accessibility barriers, we will work to identify accessible alternatives or provide equivalent access through other means.

Links to external websites are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the accessibility policies or practices of any external site, including the websites of Keller Williams Arizona Realty, ARMLS, or any listing partner.

If any content or functionality on byrybicki.com is inaccessible to you due to a disability or technical limitation, we will provide that information in an alternative accessible format. We can accommodate requests including but not limited to:

• Property information or market reports delivered by phone or email in plain text
• Home evaluation requests completed over the phone rather than through the web form
• Documents (e.g., legal disclosures) provided as accessible PDFs or plain-text emails
• Assistance navigating any part of this site via a phone call

To request alternative access, contact us at:

• Email: info@byrybicki.com
• Phone: (480) 910-4422

We will acknowledge your request within 2 business days and provide the requested accessible alternative within 5 business days wherever feasible. If additional time is required, we will communicate a realistic timeline.

We welcome and take seriously all feedback on the accessibility of byrybicki.com. To report an accessibility barrier or file an accessibility complaint, please provide:

• The URL of the page or feature you were trying to access
• A description of the barrier or problem you encountered
• The assistive technology or browser you were using, if applicable (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, keyboard only)
• What you expected to happen, and what happened instead
• Your preferred method of follow-up (email or phone)

Send reports to info@byrybicki.com with the subject line “Accessibility Report”.

Our response commitment:

• Acknowledgment within 2 business days
• Assessment of the reported issue within 5 business days
• Remediation or accessible alternative provided as quickly as reasonably practicable based on issue severity

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility complaint, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice at ada.gov or contact the ADA National Network at 1-800-949-4232.

Accessibility conformance is not a one-time task — it is an ongoing process. Our current and planned accessibility efforts include:

• Periodic manual accessibility audits of key pages and user flows
• Testing with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA) and keyboard-only navigation during development
• Review of new components and features against WCAG 2.1 AA criteria before deployment
• Remediation of barriers identified through user reports within our response commitments above
• Monitoring of WCAG 2.2 and future W3C guidance for incorporation into future updates

This Accessibility Statement will be updated whenever significant changes are made to the site or to our accessibility practices. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.

We do not claim that byrybicki.com is currently in full, perfect conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA. We claim that we are making sincere, ongoing efforts to achieve and maintain conformance, and that we will respond promptly to identified gaps.

WHILE WE MAKE GOOD-FAITH EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY, BYRYBICKI.COM IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS-AVAILABLE” BASIS WITH RESPECT TO ACCESSIBILITY CONFORMANCE. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL USERS AT ALL TIMES OR THAT IT WILL CONFORM PERFECTLY TO WCAG 2.1 AA AT EVERY MOMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MATTHEW RYBICKI PLLC D/B/A BY RYBICKI, ITS MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM INACCESSIBILITY OF ANY PORTION OF THIS WEBSITE, PROVIDED THAT WE HAVE MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO REMEDIATE KNOWN BARRIERS AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE ACCESS UPON REQUEST.

This limitation does not apply to willful or knowing violations of the ADA or other applicable accessibility law. Nothing in this section is intended to waive any rights you may have under federal or state disability law.

For any accessibility-related legal concern, please contact us first at info@byrybicki.com to allow us the opportunity to resolve the issue before formal proceedings.

For accessibility-related questions, alternative format requests, or to report a barrier:

For general legal inquiries, see our Legal & Disclosures hub.