ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

What web accessibility is

Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with our website effectively. We strive to provide an experience that is as easy and enjoyable as possible for all users.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have designed this site in accordance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and have achieved an accessibility level of AA. Our content is compatible with assistive technologies, ensuring that it can be accessed by screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization

Introduction

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Our Honored Archives (honoredarchives.org) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. As an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of United States military veterans, we believe accessibility is essential to honoring every voice and making these histories available to all.

We strive to provide a digital experience that is inclusive, respectful, and usable for the widest possible audience, regardless of ability or technology.

What Web Accessibility Means

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Web accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with a website effectively. This includes individuals who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, or alternative input devices.

An accessible website benefits everyone by improving clarity, usability, and overall user experience.

Our Accessibility Commitment

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Our Honored Archives has designed and developed this website in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level. These guidelines are internationally recognized standards for making web content more accessible.

Accessibility is an ongoing priority. We continuously review and improve our site to ensure it remains usable and inclusive as content evolves.

Accessibility Measures Implemented

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To support accessibility across our platform, we have implemented the following practices:

• Structured content using clear and consistent headings for easy navigation

• Logical page organization to support intuitive browsing and screen reader use

• Alternative text descriptions for images and visual media

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background elements

• Keyboard navigability across core site functions

• Compatibility with common screen readers and assistive technologies

• Defined primary language settings for accurate interpretation by assistive tools

• Reduction of unnecessary motion and animations that may cause discomfort

• Ongoing accessibility testing using automated tools and manual review processes

We aim to ensure that both our informational pages and multimedia content are accessible to the greatest extent possible.

Third-Party Content

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Some areas of our website may include content or services provided by third parties (such as embedded media, donation platforms, or external links). While we strive to work with accessible partners, we cannot guarantee full accessibility for all third-party elements.

We encourage users to contact us if they encounter accessibility barriers related to third-party content.

Physical Accessibility

Our Honored Archives primarily operates as a digital platform. If in-person events, interviews, or recordings are conducted, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate accessibility needs upon request. Please contact us in advance so we can support your participation.

Feedback and Assistance

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We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome your feedback.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, encounter a barrier, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Contact: Admin
Email: Admin@HonoredArchives.org
 

When reaching out, please include a description of the issue and the page or feature involved. We will make every reasonable effort to respond promptly and provide an accessible solution.

Ongoing Commitment

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Accessibility is not a one-time effort but a continuous process. As Our Honored Archives grows, we remain dedicated to improving access, expanding usability, and ensuring that the stories entrusted to us can be experienced by all.

By making our platform accessible, we honor not only the voices of veterans, but also the diverse audience who comes to learn from them.