Accessibility Statement

Last updated: May 14, 2026

We are committed to building a digital experience that is welcoming and usable for everyone. Our team actively works to evaluate and enhance our website to better serve individuals with disabilities and those who rely on assistive technologies. We recognize that portions of our site are still working toward full compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines, and we remain dedicated to closing those gaps.

As we continue this work, please be aware that our website is built to support current technical accessibility standards, including ARIA 1.1, which enables our interactive features to function properly with modern browsers and assistive tools. Because Internet Explorer (IE11) lacks support for these standards, we strongly encourage users of assistive technology to switch to a more up-to-date browser for the best possible experience.

Recommended Screen Reader & Browser Pairings

The following combinations tend to provide a smooth and reliable experience:

  • JAWS with Chrome (Windows)
  • NVDA with Firefox (Windows)
  • VoiceOver with Safari (iOS) for mobile devices

Tips for a More Accessible Browsing Experience

If you have trouble viewing web content, the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) offers comprehensive guidance on adjusting your computer and browser settings to improve usability online, including tips for keyboard navigation, screen magnification, text resizing, and color adjustments.

For those seeking alternatives to traditional mouse and keyboard input, speech recognition tools such as Dragon by Nuance offer a hands-free way to navigate websites and online services using voice commands.

Resources for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Users

Closed Captioning

Video content on our site is designed to include closed captions, which display a synchronized text version of a video’s audio track directly on screen. This feature supports individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as anyone in a setting where audio cannot be heard. For instructions on enabling or disabling captions, visit YouTube’s captioning support page.

Volume Controls

Audio and video playback can be adjusted through both your device’s built-in volume settings and the individual controls within each media player. We recommend experimenting with both to find the listening level that works best for you.

For broader information on web accessibility standards and best practices, we encourage you to explore the resources available through the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).

Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to everyone. We continually review and modify our site to improve its accessibility for people with disabilities and those who use assistive technology. Currently, there are aspects of our website that are not yet up to the standards of WCAG 2.0 conformance level AA.

We are taking steps towards adhering to the accessibility standards of WCAG 2.0 conformance and level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA) to provide an optimal web experience for our users.

Please note that our website needs to support present-day technical accessibility standards, such as ARIA 1.1, to ensure our interactive web features work correctly with modern browsers and assistive technology. Because Internet Explorer (IE11) does not support these technical standards, we strongly recommend using another browser if you are using assistive technology.

We recommend several screen reader – browser combinations including:

  • JAWS / Chrome (Windows)
  • NVDA / Firefox (Windows)
  • VoiceOver / Safari (iOS) on mobile

Below, you’ll find a few recommendations to help make your browsing experience more accessible. If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/) for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

  • Use the keyboard to navigate screens (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/keyboard_nav.html)
  • Increase text size (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/textsize.html)
  • Magnify your screen (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/magnifyscreen.html)
  • Change background and text colors (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/changecolors.html)
  • Make your mouse pointer more visible (Windows only) (https://www.ssa.gov/accessibility/mousepointer.html)

If you are looking for mouse and keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking(https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html) may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

If you are deaf and or hard of hearing, there are several accessibility features available to you:

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning provides a transcript for the audio track of a video presentation that is synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally visually displayed over the video, which benefits people who are deaf and hard of hearing, and anyone who cannot hear the audio due to noisy environments. Most of our video content includes captions. Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube. (https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/100078?hl=en)

Volume Controls

Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device’s volume controls and your media players’ volume controls to optimize your listening experience.

For more information regarding accessibility, please visit the following website:

https://www.w3.org/WAI/