Accessibility Statement

Heart of Virginia Council, BSA Accessibility Statement

At Heart of Virginia Council, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to guarantee we provide equal access to all users.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Heart of Virginia Council takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

    • Integrating accessibility into our practices.
    • Employing the EqualWeb accessibility plugin to enhance site accessibility.
    • Regularly reviewing and testing the website to ensure it adheres to best practices and standards.

The EqualWeb Accessibility Plugin

The EqualWeb plugin is implemented on our site to improve its usability for people with disabilities. The plugin allows us to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to meet various accessibility needs. Features include keyboard navigation enhancements, text-to-speech functionality, contrast adjustments, and more.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Heart of Virginia Council. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on https://hovc.org by visiting our Contact page and completing the online form.

We try to respond to feedback within 2-3 business days.

Limitations and Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Heart of Virginia Council, there may be some limitations. Please contact us if you observe an issue.

Enforcement Procedure

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe and to propose a solution as we work toward accessibility compliance.