Web Accessibility Statement

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Web Accessibility Statement

Summary

At Yates Baptist Church, we want our website to be easy for everyone to use—including people using screen readers, keyboards, or other assistive tools.

We follow the international rules called WCAG to make sure our site is clear and usable. Our target is Level AA.

If something is hard to use, please tell us. We’ll work to fix it quickly.

Email info@yateschurch.org or call (919) 489-2309.

1) Our Commitment

Yates Baptist Church is committed to digital hospitality. We aim for a website that is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all visitors, including people using assistive technologies.

2) Standards

We work to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA. These guidelines help make content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities.

3) Measures We Take

  • Provide meaningful alt text for images and icons.
  • Preserve heading order and use semantic HTML landmarks.
  • Maintain color contrast that meets or exceeds AA.
  • Ensure full keyboard support and visible focus states.
  • Respect motion preferences and avoid flashing content.
  • Provide captions or transcripts where appropriate for media.
  • Write clear, well-structured content with plain language.

We use automated and manual checks during publishing to identify and remediate issues.

4) Known Limitations

  • Some legacy PDFs and documents may not fully meet current standards.
  • Older pages may need improved heading structure.
  • Some forms may require additional ARIA labels or instructions.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please report it so we can prioritize a fix.

5) Feedback & Reporting

Report a barrier using the form provided on our website or email us directly. We aim to respond promptly.

If you prefer not to use the form, email info@yateschurch.org with the page URL and a brief description.

6) Alternative Formats

Upon request, we can provide information in an alternative format (for example, large print or a text-only version). Contact us using the details below.

7) Third-Party Content

Our site includes content hosted by third parties (e.g., embedded video players, maps, or social media widgets). We aim to select accessible tools and provide alternatives when possible, but some accessibility features are controlled by those providers.

8) Continuous Improvement

We conduct periodic reviews and training to improve accessibility. Known issues are prioritized for resolution.

9) Core Web Vitals (Overview)

Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): status: in review Interaction to Next Paint (INP): status: in review Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): status: in review

We plan to publish an automated daily snapshot of performance metrics. For now, you can check public results via PageSpeed Insights.

10) Contact

If you encounter a barrier or need an alternative format, email info@yateschurch.org or call (919) 489-2309.

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