Accessibility Statement

The First Baptist Church of Vineyard Haven is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We are constantly working to make our website user-friendly for all visitors, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure that our website is accessible to people with varying abilities.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe that an accessible website is essential for providing an inclusive and welcoming online environment for all individuals. Our goal is to provide an online experience that is easy to navigate, understand, and interact with for all users, regardless of their abilities.

Accessibility Features of Our Website

To achieve our accessibility goals, we have implemented various features to enhance the usability of our website. Some of the key accessibility adjustments on our site include:
- Providing alternative text for images to ensure they are accessible to screen readers
- Using clear heading structures on all pages for improved navigation
- Ensuring color combinations meet required contrast ratios for better readability
- Making videos, audio, and files accessible for all users
- Implementing keyboard navigation and focus indicators for ease of use

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

We are dedicated to providing a fully accessible online experience. However, certain pages or content on our site may depend on third-party sources that are beyond our immediate control. In such cases, we are committed to addressing any accessibility issues to the best of our ability and strive for overall compliance with accessibility standards.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Contact Us for Accessibility Support

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have specific accessibility-related questions or concerns, please contact us. Our accessibility coordinator is available to assist you and can be reached via the following contact information:
- Name: [Accessibility Coordinator's Name]
- Phone: [Accessibility Coordinator's Phone Number]
- Email: [Accessibility Coordinator's Email Address]
- Additional Details: [Add any relevant details for further assistance]

The purpose of the following template is to assist you in writing your accessibility statement. Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that your site's statement meets the requirements of the local law in your area or region.

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To learn more about this, check out our article “Accessibility: Adding an Accessibility Statement to Your Site”.