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Web Accessibility Statement for Connecticut Staffed Family Child Care Network

Connecticut Staffed Family Child Care Network 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.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should have full and equal access to our digital content, regardless of ability. Our commitment is to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. We strive to make our website a welcoming and usable experience for all.

Accessibility Standards and Efforts

To help us make the Connecticut Staffed Family Child Care Network website a positive place for everyone, we use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone.

Here are some of the efforts we have implemented to enhance accessibility:

    • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements and navigation can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard.
    • Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images and non-text content.
    • Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient color contrast between text and background elements for readability.
    • Clear Structure: We use clear and consistent headings, lists, and semantic HTML to improve navigation and readability for screen readers.
    • Form Accessibility: Forms include clear labels, instructions, and error handling to assist users with input.
    • Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be usable across various devices and screen sizes.
    • Transcripts and Captions: Translations in several languages are made available.
    • Focus Indicators: Clearly visible focus indicators are provided for interactive elements.

Technologies Used

Accessibility of Connecticut Staffed Family Child Care Network relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Known Limitations and Ongoing Efforts

While we strive to adhere to the accepted guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website at all times. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our content and functionality.

We regularly review our website and conduct accessibility audits to identify and fix issues.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Connecticut Staffed Family Child Care Network. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, or have suggestions on how we can improve, please do not hesitate to contact us. We aim to respond to feedback within [Your typical response time, e.g., “2-3 business days”].

Please provide the following information when you contact us, if possible:

  • The nature of the accessibility issue.
  • The web address (URL) of the page where you encountered the issue.
  • The assistive technology you were using (e.g., screen reader name, browser type).

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Date of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on: July 18th, 2025