Accessibility statement
Accessibility Commitment
We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We strive to make our website usable and accessible by following recognized standards that help ensure accessibility for people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.
We aim to comply with:
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the internationally recognized standard for web accessibility.
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Relevant federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Applicable Maryland accessibility regulations and best practices encouraging nonvisual access and usability.
Measures to Support Accessibility
To make this website more accessible, we are:
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Using appropriate markup and structural elements that support assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation tools).
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Ensuring text alternatives for images and non-text content.
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Maintaining predictable navigation and readable content.
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Testing and refining our content across devices and browsers.
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Regularly reviewing site pages against accessibility standards.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet meet all accessibility standards. Examples might include:
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Older documents or archived files that have not yet been reformatted for accessibility.
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Third-party content beyond our direct control.
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Complex PDFs or media files that may not fully support assistive technologies without enhancements.
If you experience difficulty accessing specific content, we’ll work with you to provide it in an accessible format upon request.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter barriers that prevent you from accessing content:
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Email: info@catalystaccess.net
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Phone: (240) 207-1996
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Preferred Format: Please specify the location (URL) of the content, the issues you experienced, and your preferred accessible format.
We will make all reasonable efforts to address accessibility issues promptly and to provide the information you need.
Additional Resources
To learn more about accessibility standards and guidelines we follow:
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA – W3C.
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ADA Title II accessibility requirements for digital content.