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​ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

oaklandbayarealinks.org

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

oaklandbayarealinks.org is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.

Our Commitment

We believe the web should be accessible to all people, regardless of ability or technology. We are working to make our website conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA — the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.

Conformance Status

oaklandbayarealinks.org is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not yet fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address known gaps.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented or are working to implement the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy

  • Descriptive alt text for meaningful images

  • Keyboard navigation support throughout the site

  • Sufficient color contrast ratios for text and interactive elements

  • Resizable text that does not break the layout

  • Descriptive link text (avoiding generic phrases like "click here")

  • Form fields with associated labels

  • Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content

 

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content on our site may not yet meet all WCAG 2.1 AA criteria. Known or potential limitations include:

  • Some older content may not have been fully reviewed for accessibility

  • Third-party embedded content (such as maps or social media widgets) may not meet our accessibility standards — we have limited control over these elements

  • Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen readers

We are actively working to address these issues and prioritize fixes based on user impact.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)

  • Keyboard-only navigation

  • Browser zoom and text resizing

  • High contrast and inverted display modes

 

Feedback and Contact

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers, need content in an alternative format, or would like to report an accessibility issue, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@oaklandbayarealinks.org

Website: oaklandbayarealinks.org

Location: Oakland, California

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the following external bodies:

 

Legal Basis

This statement reflects our good-faith efforts to comply with applicable accessibility laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, where applicable. Web accessibility requirements continue to evolve, and we are committed to keeping pace with legal and technical standards.

Review and Updates

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated periodically. It was last reviewed on March 14, 2026. As we make improvements to our site, we will update this statement to reflect our current conformance status.

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