Accessibility Statement
Our Commitment
Greater Nevada Mortgage (GNM) is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience to everyone, including those with disabilities.
It is GNM’s policy to ensure that persons with disabilities have full and equal opportunity to access and benefit from the goods, services, privileges, advantages, and accommodations offered by GNM through greaternevadamortgage.com.
To ensure meaningful access and provide effective communication to persons with disabilities, GNM has undertaken the following measures:
Notice
GNM provides this policy statement and notices, prominently and directly linked from the greaternevadamortgage.com homepage, soliciting feedback from visitors to greaternevadamortgage.com on how accessibility can be improved.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of greaternevadamortgage.com. Please let us know if you encounter any barriers to access or need assistance:
Email: Contact Us
Phone: 775-888-6999 or 800-526-6999
Mailing Address:
Greater Nevada Mortgage
P.O. Box 4138
Carson City, NV 89702
Standards
GNM has adopted and shall make every reasonable effort for greaternevadamortgage.com to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.1 Level AA to improve accessibility and user experience. WCAG is published by the World Wide Web Consortium (“W3C”), Web Accessibility Initiative (“WAI”), available at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG/. We regularly evaluate and test our site.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are technical standards to improve digital accessibility.
Programming
To create an optimal experience across a variety of browser, device, and assistive technology combinations, greaternevadamortgage.com relies upon the following languages and specifications:
- HTML
- WAI-ARIA
- CSS
- JavaScript
Note that different technology combinations may interpret code in unique ways and render experiences that are specific to those combinations.
Compatibility
greaternevadamortgage.com is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and the last two versions of major browsers including Edge, Chrome, FireFox, and Safari.
Assistive technologies include NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack screen readers.
greaternevadamortgage.com does not display optimally in Internet Explorer 10 or older browsers.
Coordinator
GNM has designated a Web Accessibility Coordinator who is knowledgeable on web accessibility, and responsible for carrying out this policy.
Distribution
GNM makes available and annually distributes this policy statement to all personnel that design, develop, maintain, manage, or otherwise have responsibility for the content and format of greaternevadamortgage.com (“Web Content Personnel”).
GNM requires employees and contractors to comply with this policy. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
Expertise
GNM has retained Noble Studios as an independent third-party specialist to provide consultation and bi-annually evaluate and test greaternevadamortgage.com for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. Noble Studios and its entities prepare a written report based on the evaluation, which identifies any barriers and provides recommendations to enhance the accessibility of greaternevadamortgage.com.
Testing
GNM engages in automated testing and user testing of individuals with disabilities to continually assess and improve the accessibility of greaternevadamortgage.com.
Training
GNM provides annual training on web accessibility to Web Content Personnel and considers the degree and effectiveness with which personnel took accessibility considerations into account in the performance of their duties when reviewing their performance.
Compliance
Through GNM’s proactive efforts and genuine commitment to accessibility and following best practices set forth by relevant laws and governing bodies, GNM believes it not only meets but exceeds the digital accessibility requirements imposed by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as other applicable antidiscrimination laws.
Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions
How to zoom in to your screen
- On Windows, press the Windows key and plus sign (+) simultaneously.
- On Mac, press the “Cmd” key and plus (+) sign simultaneously.
How to change the colors of fonts on the page
- In Internet Explorer, go to “Tools,” then “Internet Options,” then “General.” From here, select “Colors, Fonts, or Accessibility.”
- In Mozilla Firefox, choose “Options,” then “Content,” then “Fonts & Colors.”
- In Safari, select “Preferences,” then “Appearance” tab, then click the “Select…” button next to the font fields.
- In Chrome, go to “Preferences,” activate the “Show advanced settings” link, go to the “Web content” heading and change the “Font size,” “Customize fonts” in other ways, or set default “Page zoom.”
How to find and use a screen reader
- Options that are available at no cost include NVDA for Windows and VoiceOver for Mac.
- Screen readers accept input in a variety of ways, but one of the most common forms is through your keyboard.
How to use accessibility tools on mobile
- VoiceOver for iOS and TalkBack for Android are screen readers that come built-in. To turn on VoiceOver, go to “Settings,” then “to “Accessibility,” and then turn “VoiceOver” on. TalkBack has a similar feature.
- “Zoom,” “Magnifier,” “Invert Colors,” and “Color Filters” are other iOS features that are available through the “Accessibility” screen.
Resources
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative