Accessibility Statement
National Heritage for the Blind is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
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.
Essential and enhanced accessibility features
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.