Accessibility Statement
Updated November 30, 2021
General
Pineapple Ohana, our Hawaii Vacation Rental at Volcano Village Estates strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. We have invested resources to help ensure that this website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence.
Accessibility on Pineappleohana.com
PineappleOhana.com makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows PineappleOhana.com to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1).
Improvements we have made and continue to make to website make it accessible for impaired users as per the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA). We test the site with various tools such as Wave (https://wave.webaim.org/). We will continue to make every effort to meet evolving accessibility standards.
Enabling the Accessibility Menu
The PineappleOhana.com accessibility menu can be enabled by clicking the accessibility menu icon that appears on the corner of the page. After triggering the accessibility menu, please wait a moment for the accessibility menu to load in its entirety.
Disclaimer
PineappleOhana.com continues its efforts to constantly improve the accessibility of its site and services in the belief that it is our collective moral obligation to allow seamless, accessible and unhindered use also for those of us with disabilities.
Despite our efforts to make all pages and content on PineappleOhana.com fully accessible, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. This may be a result of not having found or identified the most appropriate technological solution.
Currently our reservation system may not fully meet AA standards of WCAG 2.0. This is something we will continue to address with our reservation company, so that it too will be accessible to people with disabilities in the future. If you find you are having difficulty determining availability or booking an accommodation via our online system, please contact us at the links below and we will be happy to assist you directly.
Here for You
If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on PineappleOhana.com or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us during normal business hours as detailed below and we will be happy to assist. We have staff on site from 8 am – 6:30 pm every day, if you do not get an answer, please leave a message and we will get right back to you.
Contact Us
If you wish to report an accessibility issue, have any questions or need assistance making a reservation, please contact PineappleOhana.com
Customer Support as follows:
Phone: 1 (808) 967-7986
Email: [email protected]
As we continue to improve our website functionality, we appreciate your concerns and suggestions. We welcome impaired uses to share accessibility issues you may find.
Room details and amenities for guests with disabilities:
Pineapple Ohana:
This cottage has four steps up to the lanai (porch) to enter the front door. The bedroom is in a lower level and requires you to walk down a steep narrow staircase to access the bed. The bathroom has a separate walk-in shower and step-in whirpool bath. This room is not recommended for guests with mobility with mobility restrictions.
If you wish to stay with us at Volcano Village Estates, we instead recommend our accessible room as noted below.
Onomea Falls (accessible):
This cottage has a queen size bed small sitting area and is handicapped accessible with parking at the door. The entrance into the room is flat. The doors are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair and the bathroom has grab bars for the shower and the toilet. Be aware there is a small lip to step over for the shower.
Dining
All dining is in room and there is a small eating area.
Public Restrooms
Due to the historic nature and size of the property, we do not offer a public restroom in any of the check in areas, common spaces or business center.
Parking
There is a parking space close to the path for the room that is accessible (Onomea Falls). The parking area is flat and can easily accommodate a van. Parking for Pineapple Ohana is close and there is a flat walk-way to the cottage.
ADA Signage
There are no braille signs anywhere at the property.
We have accommodated a number of ADA guests over the years and we are more than happy to do what we possibly can you make your stay enjoyable. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions or concerns you may have prior to making your reservation.
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