Accessibility Statement

1. Accessibility Goals

GLRCF strives to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We aim to make our website:

• Perceivable: Information presented in ways users can perceive
• Operable: Interface components users can operate
• Understandable: Information and operation is understandable
• Robust: Content accessible by wide variety of user agents and assistive technologies

2. Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

• Keyboard Navigation: Full site navigable without mouse
• Screen Reader Compatible: Works with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
• High Contrast: Sufficient color contrast ratios
• Resizable Text: Text can be enlarged up to 200%
• Alt Text: Descriptive alt text for all images
• Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus for interactive elements

Hearing Accessibility

• Captions: All videos include closed captions
• Transcripts: Audio content has text transcripts
• Visual Alerts: Important notifications shown visually

Motor Accessibility

• Large Click Targets: Buttons and links easy to click
• No Time Limits: Forms and processes don't expire quickly
• Voice Commands: Compatible with voice control software

Cognitive Accessibility

• Clear Language: Simple, easy-to-understand content
• Consistent Navigation: Same structure throughout site
• Error Prevention: Clear instructions and error messages
• Multiple Formats: Information presented in various ways

3. Assistive Technologies

Our website is compatible with:

• Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Screen Magnifiers: ZoomText, MAGic
• Speech Recognition: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Windows Speech Recognition
• Alternative Input: Switch devices, eye-tracking, sip-and-puff

4. Browser Compatibility

GLRCF supports accessibility features in:

• Chrome (latest version)
• Firefox (latest version)
• Safari (latest version)
• Edge (latest version)
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome for Android)

Recommendation: Use latest browser version for best accessibility experience.

5. Third-Party Content

Some content on our site comes from third parties (embedded videos, social media, payment processors). We cannot guarantee accessibility of third-party content but choose accessible providers when possible.

6. Ongoing Efforts

We continuously improve accessibility through:

• Regular Audits: Quarterly accessibility testing
• User Testing: Testing with users who have disabilities
• Staff Training: Accessibility training for developers and content creators
• Automated Testing: Regular scans for accessibility issues
• Remediation: Prompt fixing of identified issues

7. Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some accessibility barriers may exist:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we're working to remediate)
• User-generated content may lack alt text
• Third-party widgets may have limitations
• Legacy content being updated to meet standards

8. Alternative Formats

If you need content in an alternative format:

• Large Print: Available for printed materials
• Braille: Available upon request
• Audio Format: Available for long-form content
• Plain Text: Available for complex documents

Request alternative formats: [email protected]

9. Standards & Compliance

GLRCF aims to comply with:

• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
• European Accessibility Act (EAA)

Everyone deserves equal access.
We're committed to making GLRCF accessible to all users, regardless of ability.