Awaaz is a culturally informed domestic violence agency that offers a confidential helpline, resources, and referrals, specializing in the South Asian community. We are committed to making our services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our website is easily navigable and usable for all visitors, including those using assistive technologies.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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Awaaz is dedicated to making our site accessible to people with disabilities, including ensuring compatibility with assistive technologies.
What web accessibility is
Web accessibility enables individuals with disabilities to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web, as well as contribute to the web. It encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the web, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have designed and developed this site in accordance with web accessibility standards to ensure a seamless experience for all users. Our efforts include ensuring compatibility with screen readers, implementing clear heading structures, providing alternative text for images, and optimizing color contrast for readability.
- As part of our commitment to accessibility, we have utilized the Accessibility Wizard to identify and address potential accessibility issues. Additionally, we have prioritized the accessibility of videos, audio, and other multimedia content on the site.
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]
The accessibility of certain pages on the site may be impacted by third-party content. In such cases, we declare partial compliance with the standard for those specific pages. We are actively working to address these limitations and enhance the overall accessibility of our site.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]
At Awaaz, we are dedicated to ensuring accessibility not only on our digital platforms but also in our physical offices and branches. Our facilities are designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities, and we provide additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and accessibility accessories, to support all visitors.
Requests, issues, and suggestions
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website or if you require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our accessibility coordinator:
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