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​ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

This statement was last updated on March 16, 2025.
 

The EmpowHERment Zone is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide an inclusive online experience that meets the needs of everyone, regardless of ability.

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Our goal is to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and other relevant standards to ensure that our website is as accessible as possible. This includes making sure that text, images, links, and multimedia content are accessible to all users, including those who use screen readers or other assistive technologies.

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What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

Accessibility Features Include:

  • Text descriptions for images (alt text)

  • Keyboard navigation support

  • Accessible color contrast

  • Easy-to-read fonts and clear layouts

 

We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility issues or need assistance navigating the site, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also done the following:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator via the "Contact Us" page.

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