Trail to Juneteenth - Accessibility Statement

Commitment Date: October 31, 2025

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1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Trail to Juneteenth website is committed to ensuring that our content is accessible to all users, regardless of technology or ability. We strive to provide a positive experience for everyone who visits our site and believe that all people have the right to equal access to information and functionality.

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process, not a destination. We are continuously working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and welcome all feedback on how we can make improvements.

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2. Conformance Status and Standards

We aim to make our website conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines are an international standard that explains how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

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Key Accessibility Efforts

To meet these standards, we have focused on the following areas:

• Semantic HTML: We use appropriate HTML elements to ensure screen readers and other assistive technologies can accurately interpret the structure and purpose of content (e.g., proper use of headings, lists, and form labels).

• Keyboard Navigation: All features and content can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard, with clear visual focus indicators.

• Color Contrast: We strive to maintain sufficient color contrast between text and background colors to ensure readability for users with low vision or color blindness.

• Images and Media: All images that convey information include descriptive alt-text. Any video or audio content will be provided with captions or transcripts.

• Responsive Design: The website is designed to be fully viewable and functional across various screen sizes and devices (desktops, tablets, and mobile phones).

 

3. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Trail to Juneteenth website relies on the following technologies to work with the specific combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

• HTML5

• CSS

• JavaScript

We recommend using the latest versions of major web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) for the best experience.

 

4. Known Limitations and Ongoing Improvements

While we strive to meet the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard, there may be some known limitations. We are actively working to address them:

• Historical Archive Documents: Some older PDF documents from our historical archives may not yet be fully tagged or optimized for screen readers. We are in the process of replacing or remediating these files.

• External Links: Content on external websites linked from Trail to Juneteenth may not meet the same accessibility standards.

We prioritize fixing accessibility issues as they are identified.

 

5. Feedback and Contact Information

We encourage you to contact us if you encounter any accessibility barriers on the Trail to Juneteenth website. Your feedback helps us improve.