Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

New Tech Meetup of Central PA is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

The Central PA AI Day website is designed to be WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant. We are working toward full compliance and continue to make improvements.

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

• Alternative Text: All images have descriptive alt text for screen readers
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Color Contrast: Text and background colors meet WCAG AA contrast ratios
• Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and ARIA landmarks for screen readers
• Responsive Design: Content is accessible on various devices and screen sizes
• Skip Links: Skip navigation links for screen reader users
• Descriptive Links: Link text describes the destination or purpose
• Motion Preferences: Respects user's reduced motion preferences

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address these:

• Some third-party embedded content (social media widgets, chat widgets) may have limited accessibility
• We continue to monitor and improve color contrast ratios across all pages

Third-Party Content

Some content on this website is provided by third parties, including:

• LinkedIn event registration and group links
• Meetup.com event registration
• Chat widget functionality

While we strive to use accessible third-party services, we cannot guarantee their full accessibility. If you experience difficulties with third-party content, please contact us for alternative access methods.

Technologies Used

This website relies on the following technologies to work with your web browser and assistive technologies:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Assessment and Testing

We assess the accessibility of this website through:

• Regular self-evaluation and testing
• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Screen reader compatibility testing

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

This website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Recent versions of popular screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Browser zoom functionality up to 200%
• Keyboard-only navigation

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact:

• U.S. Department of Justice: ADA.gov (opens in new tab)
• Web Accessibility Initiative: W3C WAI (opens in new tab)

Ongoing Improvements

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Training our team on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
• Seeking feedback from users with disabilities
• Staying current with evolving accessibility standards and guidelines

Last Updated: January 2025