Accessibility Statement

The Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including people who are blind or visually impaired. Our goal is to follow WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and continually improve usability for people using assistive technologies.

If you experience difficulty accessing any content on this site, please contact us at info@aidassociationdc.org.

Full Statement

The Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including people who are blind, visually impaired, or who use assistive technologies.

As an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with vision loss, accessibility is central to our mission and values. We strive to design and maintain a website that can be used effectively by the widest possible audience.

Accessibility Standards

Our goal is to conform with recognized digital accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines are widely recognized as the international standard for accessible web content and help ensure that websites are usable by individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

We regularly review our website to improve accessibility and usability and to ensure that new content and features align with these standards.

Accessibility Features and Best Practices

Our website incorporates a number of accessibility practices designed to support visitors who are blind or have low vision, including:

Screen Reader Compatibility

Pages are structured using semantic HTML and appropriate headings to support navigation with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.

Keyboard Navigation

All key website functions are designed to be usable through keyboard navigation without requiring a mouse.

Alternative Text for Images

Images and graphics include descriptive alternative text so that users relying on screen readers can understand visual content.

Clear Page Structure

Consistent headings, landmarks, and logical reading order help assistive technologies interpret page content.

Color Contrast and Readability

Text and visual elements are designed with sufficient color contrast to support users with low vision.

Scalable Text

Content can be resized using browser controls without loss of functionality or readability.

Accessible Links and Buttons

Links and interactive elements are written with clear, descriptive labels to improve navigation for screen reader users.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing process. As technologies evolve and accessibility standards continue to develop, we remain committed to improving the accessibility and usability of our website.

We periodically review our website and work with developers and accessibility tools to identify and address potential barriers.

Feedback and Assistance

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or encounter content that you believe is not fully accessible, we welcome your feedback. Please contact us so that we can assist you and work to improve accessibility:

Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia

Email: info@aidassociationdc.org

When contacting us, please include the webpage address and a brief description of the issue so that we can respond as quickly as possible.

Our Commitment

We believe that access to information and digital services should be available to everyone. As an organization committed to improving the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired, we view accessibility not simply as a compliance requirement but as a core part of our mission.