Black Family Weekend ("BFW") is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to our website and event communications.
1. Our Commitment
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological impairments.
2. Measures We Take
- Semantic HTML and ARIA landmarks so assistive technology can navigate the site.
- Keyboard-accessible navigation, forms, and interactive components.
- Text alternatives (alt text) for meaningful images.
- Color contrast that meets WCAG AA on body text and interactive elements.
- Responsive layouts that scale to mobile and support browser zoom up to 200%.
- Descriptive link and button labels rather than "click here."
3. Known Limitations
Some portions of the site — particularly historical photo galleries, third-party embeds (ticketing, donations, video), and legacy documents — may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to remediate these areas and welcome specific reports so we can prioritize fixes.
4. Requesting Assistance
If you experience a barrier on this website or need information in an alternative format (large print, accessible PDF, plain text), contact us and we will do our best to provide the content in a format that works for you.
5. Reporting an Issue
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the BFW website. Please let us know if you encounter an accessibility barrier by including:
- The page URL where you experienced the issue
- A description of the barrier
- The device, browser, and assistive technology (if any) you were using
6. Third-Party Content
Our site links to and embeds services we do not control (for example, ticketing, donation, and video providers). We encourage those partners to meet accessibility standards but cannot guarantee their conformance.
7. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Accessibility Statement as the site evolves. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
Email info@bfwca.org or call 408-443-2391 with accessibility questions, feedback, or requests for assistance.