Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin (“SCWWI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to making www.sicklecellmke.org usable and accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or technology.

Our Commitment

We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These internationally recognized standards explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities—including visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments—and more user‑friendly for all visitors.

Accessibility Features on Our Site

• Keyboard‑friendly navigation for all menus, forms, and interactive elements

• Descriptive alt text on images and icons

• ARIA labels and roles for screen‑reader compatibility

• Consistent heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for easier orientation

• High‑contrast color palette that passes WCAG contrast ratios

• Re‑sizeable text—zoom to 200 % without loss of content or functionality

• Video captions & transcripts for multimedia content

• Skip‑to‑content link at the top of each page

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is a journey, not a destination. We:

1. Conduct manual and automated audits twice a year using tools such as WAVE, Axe, and NVDA screen‑reader testing.
2. Provide accessibility training for our web team and content contributors.
3. Include accessibility checks in every new feature or page build.
4. Plan to achieve full WCAG 2.2 compliance once finalized.

Need Assistance or Have Feedback?

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our site or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: info@sicklecellmke.org
Mail: Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin
2107 N Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee WI 53212

When you reach out, please let us know:

• The web page or feature you were trying to access

• The assistive technology you use (if any)

• A brief description of the problem

We aim to respond within 2 business days and will work to provide the information or service in an accessible format.

Third‑Party Content

Our website may link to third‑party sites (e.g., event‑ticketing platforms, embedded social feeds). We cannot guarantee their accessibility, but we encourage partners to meet WCAG standards and offer alternative access methods when possible.

Future Improvements

Upcoming accessibility projects include:

• Adding audio descriptions to all new video content

• Expanding language translation and plain‑language summaries

• Implementing a site‑wide accessibility toolbar for font sizing, contrast toggles, and text‑to‑speech

Statement Updates

We review this Accessibility Statement annually—or sooner if significant changes occur on our Site. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest revision.

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Thank you for visiting Sickle Cell Warriors of Wisconsin online. Your feedback helps us continue to improve accessibility for our entire community.