Accessibility Statement

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Our Commitment

District 220 Toastmasters is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Conformance means that the content meets all the WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.

Technical Specifications

This website relies on the following technologies for conformance with WCAG 2.1: • HTML5 • CSS3 • JavaScript (Wix Studio / Velo) These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Known Accessibility Features

This Site includes the following accessibility features: • Keyboard-navigable menus and interactive elements. • Descriptive alt text on all meaningful images. • Sufficient color contrast ratios between text and backgrounds (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text). • Scalable text that responds to browser zoom settings. • ARIA labels on form fields and interactive components. • Skip-to-content navigation link. • Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements. • Captions and transcripts provided for multimedia content where applicable.

Known Limitations

While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance, some third-party embedded content (such as external event registration systems or embedded Zoom widgets) may not fully conform to all accessibility standards. We are actively working with our technology partners to address these gaps.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this Site. If you encounter barriers, please let us know: • Email: augusta.inniss@district36.org • Contact Form: Use the Contact page on this Site • Response time: We aim to respond within 2 business days. We will consider your feedback and work to resolve any accessibility issues as quickly as possible.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant accessibility authority in your jurisdiction. In the United States, accessibility complaints may be directed to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.

Assessment Approach

District 220 Toastmasters assessed the accessibility of this Site using the following approaches: • Self-evaluation during development. • Third-party accessibility audit (post-launch, within 60 days of the July 1, 2026 launch). • Ongoing monitoring and testing with assistive technologies.

Formal Accessibility Standard

This Accessibility Statement was prepared in accordance with WCAG 2.1 and the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).