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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Our Commitment

OpenOrphanage 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 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

What We've Implemented:

  • Semantic HTML structure
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • Skip to content links
  • Alt text for all informative images
  • Color contrast ratios of at least 4.5:1
  • Visible focus indicators
  • ARIA labels where appropriate
  • Responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Form labels and error messages

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

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

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

  • Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
  • Older PDF documents may lack proper tags
  • Some interactive features may require JavaScript

We are working to address these issues as they are identified.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of OpenOrphanage. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

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

Assessment Methods

OpenOrphanage assessed the accessibility of this website by:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Screen reader testing
  • Color contrast analysis

"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'" — Matthew 25:40

Accessibility is about serving everyone. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.