/contactStark DD Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to starkdd.org.
The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support. Resources have been dedicated to enhancing the website's user-friendliness and accessibility, driven by the aligned mission with Recite Me that every individual deserves to experience and engage with digital content, equally.
Measures to support accessibility
This website takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission statement.
- Include accessibility throughout our internal policies.
- Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in the United States. WCAG defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. This website aims to conform with WCAG 2.1 level AA and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Accessibility Efforts & Disclaimer
We remain dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the accessibility of its website and services. This commitment is rooted in the belief that ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and unrestricted experience for individuals with disabilities is a shared ethical responsibility.
We are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website, it's possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This could be attributed to the fact that we may not have identified the most suitable fix to improve a user's experience.
Reporting Accessibility Problems with this Website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter content that you cannot access, then please contact us on the details below and we will provide you with an accessible alternative.
Any feedback we receive we aim to get back to you within a suitable time. (if a response is requested).
Third-party content and functionality
We may make use of third-party resources that embed content on our website. Wherever possible we will ensure these are conformant.
Technical Information About this Website’s Accessibility
Our organization is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors, in line with regional regulations and we aim for conformance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1) at level AA.
Assistive Technology & Reading Tools
Our website includes the Recite Me accessibility toolbar to support users who benefit from built-in reading and visual assistance tools. To ensure the best experience for all users, the text-to-speech feature within Recite Me is turned off by default. This decision helps prevent audio overlap when external screen readers, such as NVDA, are in use. Running both tools simultaneously can result in multiple voices reading the content simultaneously.
In general:
- Users who already use a screen reader may prefer to continue using their own assistive technology.
- Users who do not have access to a screen reader can utilize Recite Me’s features, including optional text-to-speech, to enhance their browsing experience.
Users who rely on, or prefer to use, Recite Me’s text-to-speech functionality can easily enable it by first launching the toolbar, selecting the first icon on the toolbar (the Text to Speech tool), and then selecting the first option in the dropdown. From there, the tool turns on, and additional preferences can be adjusted as needed.
If you need assistance using accessibility features on our website, please contact us, and we will be happy to help."