In keeping with our values of hospitality and inclusivity, Bethel Church of the Nazarene is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience for all users of all abilities, including those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers, screen enlargement software, and alternative keyboard input devices to navigate the web.
Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Accessibility
We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 as our guiding principle for determining accessibility. These are internationally agreed-upon standards that cover a wide range of recommendations and best practices for making content usable. As we add new pages and functionality to our website, all designs, code, and content entry practices are checked against these standards.
Website accessibility is an ongoing process. We continually test content and features for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and remediate any issues to ensure we meet or exceed the standards. Testing of our website is performed by our team members using industry-standard tools such as the Accessibility Checker WordPress Plugin, color contrast analyzers, keyboard-only navigation techniques, and Flesch-Kincaid readability tests.
Accessibility Features On Our Website
The following is a list of items we have included in our website to improve its accessibility:
- Text alternatives for any non-text content
- Alternatives for time-based media
- Content can be presented in different ways without losing information or structure
- Content is easy for users to see and hear
- Functionality is available from a keyboard
- Users have enough time to read and use the content
- No flashing content that could cause seizures
- Text is readable and understandable
- Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
- Users can avoid and correct mistakes
- Compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technology
Where We’re Improving
In our efforts to bring our website up to standard, we are targeting the following areas:
- All text and background colors have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1
- Multiple means for users to navigate and locate content
This is part of our broader effort to make everyone’s experience at Bethel Church of the Nazarene a welcoming and enjoyable one. Please note that while we make every effort to provide information accessible for all users, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party websites to which we may link.
Accessibility Support Contact
We welcome comments, questions, and feedback on our website. If you are using assistive technologies and are having difficulty using our website, please email us. We will do our best to assist you and resolve issues.