ADA Compliance Statement

Legal Framework & Standards Adherence

This website has been developed in substantial conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards, as promulgated under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The organization acknowledges its legal obligation to provide equal access to digital content for individuals with disabilities and has undertaken reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals utilizing assistive technologies—including but not limited to screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and alternative input devices—can perceive, navigate, and interact with website content without undue burden.

Practical Implementation Measures

We are committed to making our website accessible and pleasant for everyone. Here's what we're actively doing:

1. Universal Typography: Larger Base Font Sizes

We've made a foundational design decision that benefits virtually everyone: our entire site is built around significantly larger-than-standard font sizes. This isn't an afterthought or an accessibility toggle—it's the core of our design philosophy.

Why this matters for everyone: While essential for users with low vision or reading disabilities, generously-sized typography creates a more comfortable, less fatiguing reading experience for all visitors. As we age, our vision naturally changes, and what might seem like an "accommodation" today becomes a universal need tomorrow. By designing with dignity and clarity from the start, we eliminate eye strain, reduce cognitive load, and make information easier to absorb—whether you're a family member researching care options on a mobile device, a healthcare professional reviewing services quickly, or anyone who simply appreciates text that doesn't require squinting.

This approach represents universal design at its best: solving for specific needs in ways that improve the experience for everyone.

2. Semantic HTML & Document Structure

• Proper heading hierarchy throughout pages for logical content flow
• Semantic HTML5 elements for clear page structure
• Screen-reader-only text for context without visual clutter

2. Semantic HTML & Document Structure

• Proper heading hierarchy throughout pages for logical content flow
• Semantic HTML5 elements for clear page structure
• Screen-reader-only text for context without visual clutter

3. ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Implementation

• ARIA labels connect content sections to descriptive headings
• Expanded/collapsed states tracked for menus and accordions
• Toggle buttons properly associated with their target regions
• Accessible names provided for icon-only buttons and links
• Decorative patterns hidden from screen readers
• Clear role attributes for navigation landmarks

4. Keyboard Navigation & Focus Management

• All interactive elements accessible via Tab key
• Space and Enter key activations on all custom buttons
• Visible focus indicators with high-contrast outlines
• Escape key closes modals and menus
• Logical tab order throughout the interface
• Focus trap implementation in modal dialogs

5. Alternative Text & Media Accessibility

• Descriptive alt attributes on all meaningful images
• Contextual descriptions explaining image purpose and content
• Decorative images properly hidden from assistive technologies

6. Color Contrast & Visual Design

• High-contrast text against backgrounds for readability
• Visual indicators not solely reliant on color
• Readable font sizes with responsive scaling
• Sufficient spacing between interactive elements

7. Form Accessibility

• Explicit labels associated with all form inputs
• Required field indicators with both visual and semantic markers
• Clear error messaging for form validation
• Logical form structure with grouped related fields
• Input formatting assistance for phone numbers and dates

8. Interactive Component Accessibility

• Accordion panels with proper ARIA states and keyboard control
• Tab interfaces with intuitive keyboard navigation
• Mega menus with clear submenu expansion states
• Mobile navigation with properly labeled controls

9. JavaScript Enhancement Without Dependency

• Progressive enhancement approach ensures core functionality
• Graceful degradation when JavaScript is unavailable
• No reliance on hover-only interactions
• Click and tap alternatives for all mouse-based interactions

10. Skip Navigation & Bypass Blocks

• Skip-to-content functionality for keyboard users
• Landmark regions for efficient screen reader navigation
• Proper heading structure for quick content scanning

11. Testing & Validation

• Regular keyboard-only navigation testing
• Screen reader compatibility verification
• ARIA attribute validation
• Focus management across state changes