Accessibility

Website Accessibility Statement for LostCoast.org

Commitment to Accessibility
Friends of the Lost Coast is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We strive to continuously improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

Accessibility Measures
To achieve our accessibility goals, Friends of the Lost Coast has taken the following measures:

  • Integrated accessibility best practices into the design and development processes of our website.
  • Conducted periodic audits and testing to identify and resolve accessibility barriers.
  • Trained our team on digital accessibility standards and best practices.

Standards and Guidelines
Friends of the Lost Coast  adheres to the WCAG 2.1 guidelines, which define the criteria for accessible content and functionality. These guidelines are organized around four principles:

  1. Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that users can perceive.
  2. Operable: Users must be able to navigate and interact with the interface.
  3. Understandable: Content and operation must be easy to understand.
  4. Robust: Content must be accessible using a variety of assistive technologies.

Ongoing Efforts
We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort. Friends of the Lost Coast regularly evaluates the website using automated tools, manual testing, and feedback to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

Feedback
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve accessibility. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the following methods:

Third-Party Content
While we strive to ensure accessibility across our website, some content hosted on third-party platforms may not fully meet accessibility standards. We encourage feedback on these elements as well.

Accessibility Updates
This statement was last updated on 12/12/2024. We will review and update it regularly to reflect changes in accessibility efforts and standards.

Commitment to Inclusion
Friends of the Lost Coast is dedicated to creating a welcoming digital environment for all users. Accessibility is an essential part of our mission to provide equitable access to information and services.