Nikmaq Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to supporting Native American women in need, particularly survivors of challenging circumstances. We strive to ensure that our website is accessible to all, including those with disabilities. It is our responsibility to meet the requirements of local laws and regulations to ensure equal access for everyone.
​ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This statement was last updated on [enter relevant date].
Nikmaq Foundation is dedicated to making our website, [enter site name and address], fully accessible to individuals with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility refers to the inclusive practice of ensuring that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web. It aims to provide equal access and opportunity to all users, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
At Nikmaq Foundation, we have implemented web accessibility standards in alignment with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, striving to achieve a level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option] compliance. Our website has been designed to work seamlessly with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation. To enhance accessibility, we have:
Utilized the Accessibility Wizard to identify and address potential accessibility barriers
Ensured the site's language is clearly defined
Organized the content structure for easy navigation
Established clear heading hierarchies across all pages
Provided descriptive alternative text for images
Adhered to proper color contrasts for improved readability
Minimized the use of animation and motion
Ensured all multimedia content is accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
As a non-profit organization, certain pages of our site may contain third-party content, impacting the overall accessibility. In such cases, we declare partial compliance with the accessibility standard for those specific pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]
[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of Nikmaq Foundation. This includes all current accessibility arrangements, from entry points to various services, as well as any additional accessibility features or services available for use]
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
[Include any additional contact details if relevant / available]