Accessibility Statement

    Last Updated: June 2025

    PALS (Providing Autism Links & Support) 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.

    Our Commitment

    We strive 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 and more user-friendly for everyone.

    Measures We Take

    PALS takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
    Include accessibility as part of our mission and values
    Provide an on-page accessibility toolbar for real-time visual adjustments
    Use semantic HTML elements for proper document structure
    Ensure all images include descriptive alternative text
    Maintain sufficient color contrast ratios throughout the site
    Support full keyboard navigation across all interactive elements
    Provide skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
    Use ARIA labels and landmarks where appropriate
    Ensure all forms are properly labeled and accessible

    Accessibility Toolbar

    Our website includes an accessibility toolbar that allows visitors to customize their viewing experience. Options include text resizing, grayscale mode, high contrast, negative contrast, light background, link underlining, and a readable font toggle.

    Compatibility

    Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
    • Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
    • Screen magnification software
    • Speech recognition software
    • Keyboard-only navigation

    Known Limitations

    While we strive to ensure that all pages and content on our website are fully accessible, some content may not yet be fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. We are actively working to improve accessibility across all areas of the site.

    Feedback

    We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the PALS website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
  1. info@pals-ucfcard.org
  2. (407) 823-6020
  3. PO Box 781458, Orlando, FL 32878-1458

    4. Third-Party Content

    Our website may link to third-party websites or embed third-party content that is not under our control. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of external content, but we encourage our partners to follow accessibility best practices.

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