Our Committment to Accessibility

Accessibility Statement for marylandsilc.org

The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (marylandsilc.org) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We’re continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We strive to ensure that our website is accessible to all individuals, regardless of their abilities, and provides an inclusive experience. We’re actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and, in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

Measures to Support Accessibility

marylandsilc.org takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

  • Accessibility Toolbar: An accessibility toolbar is available on the site, allowing users to easily adjust font sizes, contrast settings, and other visual preferences to suit their individual needs.
  • Inclusion of Accessibility in Policies: We aim to incorporate accessibility into all our internal policies and practices.
  • Ongoing Training: We strive to provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff involved in content creation and website management.
  • Clear Language: We aim to use clear and simple language throughout the website.
  • Clearly Labeled Links: All links on the site are clearly labeled to provide meaningful context for users, including those using assistive technologies.
  • Video Transcripts: All videos on the site are accompanied by transcripts to provide access to content for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or prefer to consume content via text.
  • Descriptive Alternative Text: We endeavor to provide descriptive alternative text for images to ensure screen readers can convey visual information.
  • Keyboard Navigation: We aim to ensure that all website functions are operable via keyboard navigation.
  • Sufficient Color Contrast: We work to ensure that text and visual elements have sufficient color contrast for readability.
  • Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive, adapting to different screen sizes and devices.

Conformance Status

We’re committed to achieving and maintaining compliance with applicable accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. While we strive to adhere to these guidelines and standards, it’s not always possible to do so in all areas of the website at all times. We’re continuously working to improve the accessibility of our content.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of marylandsilc.org. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know:

  • Email: executivedirector@marylandsilc.org
  • Phone: +1 (240) 452-1952

We try to respond to feedback within two business days.

Date

This statement was last updated on July 7, 2025.

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