Accessibility Statement
John H. Finley Campus School PS/MS 129 is committed to providing equal digital access for all users.
Our Commitment
John H. Finley Campus School PS/MS 129 is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website, and in doing so adhere to many available standards and guidelines.
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
Standards We Follow
As a public school receiving federal funding, this website is designed to comply with:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
- U.S. Department of Justice guidance on web accessibility
How We Meet WCAG 2.1 AA
Perceivable
- All images include meaningful alt text
- Decorative images use empty alt attributes
- Color contrast meets 4.5:1 minimum ratio for normal text
- Content does not rely on color alone to convey information
Operable
- Full keyboard navigation supported throughout the site
- No keyboard traps
- Visible focus indicators on all interactive elements
- Skip-to-content link provided at top of every page
Understandable
- Clear, consistent navigation across all pages
- All form inputs have properly associated labels
- Error messages identify the issue and provide correction instructions
- Predictable page behavior and consistent layout
Robust
- Valid semantic HTML used throughout
- ARIA attributes used only where necessary
- Compatible with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver screen readers
- Proper landmark regions defined on every page
Known Limitations
While we strive for full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, some third-party embedded content (such as maps or external video players) may not meet all accessibility standards. We are actively working with vendors to improve accessibility of these components.
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website, or if you have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
This accessibility statement was last reviewed and updated in . We conduct quarterly accessibility audits using the WAVE evaluation tool and manual testing.