Our Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an accessible, user-friendly experience for everyone, in line with recognized standards and legal guidelines. We are continually working to improve our website and aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as well as applicable accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Ongoing Accessibility Efforts
We regularly review our website and update our accessibility features to meet evolving standards. Some of these features include alternative text for images, ARIA labels for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and closed captions for video content. Despite our best efforts, some accessibility barriers may still exist, and we welcome your feedback.
Enhancing Your Web Experience
We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible for all users. Here are some helpful tips to improve your browsing experience:
Optimizing Your Browser and Computer Settings
If you have difficulty viewing web pages, the U.S. Social Security Administration offers the following recommendations:
- Enable text-to-speech to read web pages aloud
- Navigate using keyboard shortcuts
- Adjust text size for better readability
- Use screen magnification tools
- Customize background and text colors
- Increase the visibility of your mouse pointer (Windows)
Assistive Tools for Navigation
If you’re looking for alternatives to a mouse or keyboard, consider using speech recognition software like Dragon Naturally Speaking, which allows you to navigate websites and applications using voice commands.
Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users
Closed Captioning
Closed captions provide synchronized text for video audio, making content accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as anyone in a noisy environment. Most of our video content includes captions. For help turning captions on or off, refer to YouTube’s guide on captions.Volume Controls
For optimal audio, adjust the volume settings on both your device and media player.
If these solutions don’t meet your needs, please reach out to us for assistance at (319) 367-3699. We are here to help you access the information you need through alternative methods if necessary.