Accessibility Statement

National Heritage for the Blind is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

WCAG 2.1 Level AA Compliant

Our Commitment

National Heritage for the Blind (NHFTB) is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to information and services.

We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which explain how to make web content more accessible for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.

Conformance Status

NHFTB is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We also comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

WCAG 2.1 Level A & AA

Essential and enhanced accessibility features

Section 508 Compliant

Federal accessibility requirements for electronic content

Accessibility Features

High Contrast

Toggle high contrast colors for improved visibility

Dark Mode

Reduce eye strain with dark backgrounds

Adjustable Text

Increase or decrease text size site-wide

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate all features using only a keyboard

Screen Reader Support

Compatible with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack

Semantic Structure

Logical headings and ARIA landmarks

Need Help?

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: info@nhftb.org

Include "Accessibility" in your subject line. We respond within 1-2 business days.