Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2024

At Voices With Disorders, we are committed to ensuring that our website and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and the ability to participate in our community.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive digital experience that adheres to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. Our goal is to create a website that is usable by people with a wide range of disabilities and assistive technologies.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• • Skip navigation link to jump directly to main content
• • Consistent navigation structure across all pages
• • Logical heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• • Descriptive page titles and meta information
• • Breadcrumb navigation where applicable

Visual Design

• • High contrast color combinations that meet WCAG standards
• • Text that remains readable when zoomed to 200%
• • Focus indicators that are visible and high-contrast
• • Consistent visual design and layout
• • Alternative text for all meaningful images

Keyboard Navigation

• • All interactive elements are keyboard accessible
• • Logical tab order throughout the website
• • Visible focus indicators for keyboard users
• • No keyboard traps that prevent navigation

Content and Language

• • Clear, simple language and sentence structure
• • Descriptive link text that explains the destination
• • Form labels that are properly associated with form controls
• • Error messages that clearly describe the issue and how to fix it
• • Content is structured with proper HTML semantics

Assistive Technology Support

• • ARIA labels and descriptions where appropriate
• • Proper roles and landmarks for screen readers
• • Alternative formats for complex content when needed
• • Captions and transcripts for video content (when applicable)

Ongoing Efforts

We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website through:

• • Regular accessibility audits and testing
• • User testing with people who use assistive technologies
• • Training our team on accessibility best practices
• • Staying current with accessibility guidelines and standards
• • Incorporating accessibility considerations into our design and development process

Known Issues

While we strive for full accessibility, we are aware of some areas where improvements are ongoing:

• • Some third-party embedded content may not meet all accessibility standards
• • We are working to ensure all PDF documents are fully accessible
• • Some older content is being reviewed and updated for accessibility

Assistive Technologies We Support

Our website is designed to work with common assistive technologies, including:

• • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• • Voice recognition software
• • Keyboard navigation tools
• • Screen magnification software
• • Switch navigation devices

Alternative Formats

If you need any content on our website in an alternative format (such as large print, braille, or audio), please contact us. We will work to provide the information in a format that meets your needs within a reasonable timeframe.

Feedback and Contact

Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for everyone. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know:

When contacting us, please include:

• • The specific page or feature you were trying to access
• • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
• • A description of the barrier or issue you encountered
• • Any suggestions you have for improvement

External Links

While we strive to link only to accessible external websites, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party sites. If you encounter accessibility issues on a linked site, we encourage you to contact that organization directly.

Legal Information

This accessibility statement applies to the Voices With Disorders website. We are committed to complying with applicable accessibility laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.