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Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on March 14, 2025.

 

We at FloodNet NYC are working to make our site accessible to people with disabilities, to ensure all those interested in the project have an equal opportunity to learn about FloodNet and participate in our programs.

What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

 We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you're having trouble with a particular portion of our website or would like to request content or an event or service have a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to info@floodnet.nyc with the following information included:

  • Name

  • Webpage URL, Event Name, or Service Name

  • If applicable, any assistive technology used when the website issue occurred or that you may need for an event or service

  • Issue, request, or feedback

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