Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

The Greater Austin Jewish Historical Society is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Keyboard Navigation: All functionality is accessible via keyboard
  • Screen Reader Support: Proper heading structure and ARIA labels for assistive technologies
  • Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images
  • Color Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios between text and backgrounds
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized without loss of content or functionality
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Skip Links: Skip to main content links for easier navigation

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

  • Email: info@austinjewishhistory.org
  • Phone: 512-814-7856

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. This may include historical documents and photographs in our archives that were created before accessibility standards were established. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We regularly review our website and update content to meet accessibility standards. This accessibility statement will be updated as we make improvements.