Our commitment to ensuring digital access for all
Shepherd Center is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to engage with our online content and are continuously working to create an inclusive and user-friendly digital experience, to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Our commitment
- Continuous improvement: We regularly review and update our website to enhance accessibility and user-friendliness for everyone, and to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
- Your feedback matters: We welcome your feedback and are committed to addressing any accessibility issues promptly.
- Accessibility first: Our goal is to make our digital content as accessible as possible from the start.
Accessibility features on this website
- Alternative text for images: We provide descriptions for images and multimedia, ensuring users who rely on screen readers can understand the content.
- Clear navigation: Our website’s structure is designed for easy navigation, making it simple to find the information you need.
- Color contrast: We ensure that colors are meet minimum contrast guidelines.
- Heading structures: We provide both visual and structural cues to help screen readers, people with cognitive disabilities, and users with mobility impairments using keyboard functionality navigate a pages.
- Accessible links: All links on this site provide an explanation to the user when clicking on them.
- Customization options: You can adjust text size and contrast to suit your preferences and enhance your browsing experience. (assuming for when we upgrade to the accessibility tool)
Need assistance?
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions for improvement, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our Accessibility Feedback Form. We’re here to help.
A note about older documents
We’re actively working to make all our content accessible. While we’ve made significant progress, some older documents (such as PDFs) published before January 1, 2025, might not be fully accessible yet. This should be a rare occurrence, and if you need assistance accessing any of these documents, we encourage you to reach out, and we will provide the necessary support.
Accessibility is an ongoing journey
We are dedicated to continuous improvement and making our website welcoming and usable for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we continue to enhance the digital experience for all.