Accessibility Statement

1. Our Commitment

We believe that every person should have equal access to real estate information and services. homesbyfarhan.com is designed and maintained with accessibility in mind for all users, including those who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, voice control software, magnification tools and keyboard-only navigation.

2. Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments (difficulty using a mouse or keyboard)
• Cognitive and learning disabilities
• Speech disabilities

3. Accessibility Features on This Site

We have implemented the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for screen reader navigation
• Alt text: Descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images
• Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
• Color contrast: Text and background colors meet minimum contrast ratios
• Responsive design: Site adapts to all screen sizes and orientations
• Link text: Links use descriptive text rather than generic phrases like “click here”
• Form labels: All form fields have descriptive labels
• Focus indicators: Visible focus states for keyboard users
• ARIA attributes: Used where appropriate to enhance screen reader compatibility

4. Known Limitations

While we work hard to ensure accessibility, some content provided by third parties may not fully meet our accessibility standards. This includes:

• IDX property search content hosted at farhan.dashcarolina.com (provided by Ylopo)
• Embedded maps and interactive property search tools
• Third-party video content
• Some older PDF documents

We are actively working with our technology providers to improve the accessibility of these components.

5. Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website has been tested to work with the following assistive technologies:

• NVDA and JAWS screen readers with Chrome and Firefox
• VoiceOver on macOS and iOS with Safari
• TalkBack on Android
• Windows High Contrast Mode
• Browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality

6. Text Alternatives & Communication

If you need real estate information in an alternative format or require accommodation during the home buying or selling process, we are happy to assist. Farhan Khan is available to:

• Provide information by phone or email in your preferred format
• Schedule in-person consultations at accessible locations
• Communicate in English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali or Punjabi
• Work with interpreters or translators as needed
• Arrange accessible property showings

7. Fair Housing & Accessibility

Under the Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of the sale or rental of a dwelling because of a disability. Farhan Khan and DASH Carolina are fully committed to equal housing opportunity for all people, including those with disabilities.

🏠 Equal Housing Opportunity · NC Real Estate License #345752

If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, contact HUD at hud.gov/fairhousing or call 1-800-669-9777 (TTY: 1-800-927-9275).

8. Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience any accessibility barriers, or if you need assistance accessing any content, please contact us:

• Email: farhan.khan@dashnc.com
• Phone: (919) 849-3227
• Response time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days

Please provide a description of the accessibility issue you experienced, the web page URL, and your contact information so we can follow up with you.

9. Ongoing Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and make improvements as new standards emerge and as we receive feedback. This statement will be updated to reflect any improvements made. Our goal is to make every aspect of the home buying and selling process equally accessible to all clients.