Commitment to Accessibility
At Knoxville Center of the Deaf (KCD), we are committed to making our website accessible to all individuals, including those who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, DeafBlind, and others with disabilities.
Our Commitment
We strive to ensure our digital content complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, so that everyone can access the information and services we provide.
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Accessibility Features
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users: We aim to offer clear visual content, use plain language, and caption any videos or media we produce for online use.
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Blind and Low Vision Users: Our site is designed to work with screen readers and includes alt text for images, logical heading structure, and keyboard-accessible navigation.
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DeafBlind Users: We are working to support tactile and screen reader technologies, and we prioritize compatibility with braille display software and keyboard-only interfaces.
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UserWay Accessibility Widget
To support a wide range of accessibility needs, our website includes the UserWay Accessibility Widget, which you can access via the icon in the corner of any page. This widget provides tools such as:
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Keyboard navigation support
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Screen reader enhancements
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Color contrast adjustments
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Enlarged text and cursor
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Dyslexia-friendly fonts
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Pause motion/animations
These tools help users personalize their experience and access content in ways that meet their individual needs.
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Continuous Improvements
We are continually reviewing our site for accessibility improvements. If you encounter any barriers while using our website, we want to hear from you.
Contact Us with Accessibility Questions or Concerns:
Email: info@kcdtn.org