Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
Last Updated: January 21, 2025
The Hydroponics STEM Program is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to STEM education, and we strive to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
Our Commitment
We are continually working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and program materials. Our goal is to adhere to Level AA standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, as published by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Current Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Clear, consistent navigation structure
- Proper heading hierarchy and semantic markup
- Text alternatives for non-text content
- Sufficient color contrast ratios
- Keyboard-accessible functionality
- Resizable text without loss of functionality
- Alternative text for all informative images
- Captions for educational videos
- Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Labels for all form fields
- Skip navigation links
Accessible Program Materials
In addition to our website, we ensure our educational materials are accessible by:
- Providing materials in multiple formats (print, digital, audio)
- Using clear, readable fonts in all documents
- Ensuring adequate color contrast in printed materials
- Making accommodations for hands-on activities
- Offering assistance during program activities when needed
- Providing alternative methods for participation in experiments
Known Issues
While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address:
- Legacy PDF documents (currently being reformatted)
- Some older educational video content (being captioned)
- Interactive STEM simulations (alternative versions in development)
Feedback and Support
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website and program materials. If you:
- Experience any accessibility barriers
- Need information in an alternative format
- Have suggestions for improvement
- Require assistance with any part of our website
Please contact us:
Grow@h2ofood.org
414-939-4535
1109 W. Mitchell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
We aim to respond to accessibility requests within 4 business days.
Technical Specifications
This website has been built using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML and CSS. The site displays correctly in current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Assessment and Testing
Our website's accessibility is regularly evaluated through:
- Automated testing tools
- Screen reader testing
- Keyboard navigation testing
- User testing with people with disabilities
- Regular manual audits
Compliance Status
We are committed to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and are working towards this goal. Our most recent accessibility audit was completed in January 2025.
Additional Resources
For participants who need additional accessibility support, we provide:
- One-on-one assistance during program activities
- Alternative formats of educational materials upon request
- Accommodations for physical activities
- Modified equipment for hands-on experiments
- Training for program staff on accessibility needs
Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our website to ensure that all aspects of our STEM program are accessible to everyone who wishes to participate.