The following statement outlines our commitment to ensuring accessibility for all visitors to the Connective Tissue Coalition website. We strive to meet all relevant accessibility standards and regulations.
Accessibility Statement
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At Connective Tissue Coalition, we are dedicated to making our website (www.connectivetissuecoalition.org) accessible to individuals with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility means ensuring that individuals with disabilities can navigate and interact with our site as easily as those without disabilities. We aim to provide an inclusive experience for all users.
Accessibility Policy for Connective Tissue Coalition Website
At Connective Tissue Coalition (CTC), we are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Our website has been designed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines, achieving an AA level of accessibility. We have made various adaptations, including:
Utilized accessibility tools to identify and resolve potential issues
Set the default language of the site
Organized the content structure for clarity
Created descriptive headings for all pages
Included alternative text for all images
Ensured color contrast meets accessibility standards
Minimized motion effects throughout the site
Made all multimedia content accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content.
Certain pages on our site may contain third-party content, which we cannot fully control. We acknowledge partial compliance for these pages: [list the URLs of the pages].
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Accessibility Features To ensure that our website is accessible to all users, we have implemented the following features:
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Alternative Text: We provide alternative text for all images on our website, which can be read by screen readers.
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Keyboard Navigation: Our website can be navigated using the keyboard alone, without the use of a mouse.
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Headings: We use headings to organize the content on our website, which can be read by screen readers.
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Color Contrast: We have ensured that the color contrast on our website meets the WCAG 2.1 AA standard, making it easier for users with visual impairments to read.
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Captioning: We provide captions for all videos on our website.
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Language: We provide the option to switch between languages on our website.
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Audio Descriptions: We provide audio descriptions for all videos on our website.
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Updates to Accessibility Policy We may update this accessibility policy from time to time in response to changes in accessibility guidelines or feedback from users. We will post any changes to our accessibility policy on our website, and the updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter any accessibility issues or need assistance, please reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
Amanda Aikulola