Our Commitment

Thistle Heritage Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.

Standards and Guidelines

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML structure for screen readers
• Alternative text for images and visual content
• Keyboard navigation support
• High contrast color schemes
• Scalable text and responsive design
• Focus indicators for interactive elements
• ARIA labels and roles where appropriate
• Form labels and error messages

Browser and Assistive Technology

This website is designed to work with a wide range of browsers and assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• High contrast mode
• Text-to-speech software

Known Limitations

While we strive to ensure accessibility, some content may not be fully accessible due to:

• Third-party content or services
• Legacy content that has not yet been updated
• Technical limitations beyond our control

Feedback and Accommodations

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or need accommodations, please contact us:

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. This includes:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training for content creators on accessibility best practices
• User feedback integration
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs.

Updates to This Statement

We will update this accessibility statement as we make improvements to our website and as accessibility standards evolve.

Last updated: 2025-10-16