RefugeeNet Web Accessibility Statement

Policy:

At refugee-net.org, we’re committed to accessibility. It is our policy to ensure that everyone, including persons with disabilities, has full and equal access to our digital offerings.

Standards:

refugee-net.org strives to conform to the following accessibility standards: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, PDF/Universal Accessibility (PDF/UA).

Accessibility Coordinator:

refugee-net.org has appointed a Web Accessibility Coordinator to help meet the objectives in this policy.

Training:

refugee-net.org web content personnel undergo bi-annual accessibility training.

Resources:

For more information on web accessibility and legal requirements, here are helpful resources:

• ADA.gov
• Section508.gov
• Accessible.org
• W3.org/WAI
• Web.dev

Feedback:

We welcome your feedback on your experience with refugee-net.org. Email us at colin@ernsd.org with any questions or comments you have.

Compatibility:

refugee-net.org is compatible with most major Internet browsers including Chrome, FireFox, Internet Explorer and Safari. refugee-net.org may not perform optimally on older browser versions.

Distribution:

refugee-net.org distributes this policy to all personnel who work with web content including writers, editors, designers, and developers.

Testing:

refugee-net.org engages in regular automated testing and (annual / bi-annual) manual audits and user testing to assess and improve accessibility.

Compliance:

Through genuine effort and commitment including testing, audits, consulting, and remediation, we believe refugee-net.org adheres to best practices for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).