Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Healthy Weight Literacy Foundation 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

We strive to conform to 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 more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Skip navigation links - Allow keyboard users to skip to main content
Semantic HTML - Proper use of headings, landmarks, and ARIA labels
Keyboard navigation - All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard
Focus indicators - Visible focus states for keyboard navigation
Color contrast - Text and interactive elements meet WCAG contrast requirements
Alt text - Descriptive alternative text for images
Responsive design - Content adapts to different screen sizes and zoom levels
Form labels - All form fields have associated labels
Error identification - Form errors are clearly identified and described

Assistive Technologies

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

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations. We are actively working to address any accessibility barriers. Known issues include:

Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these files.
Some third-party content or embedded features may not meet all accessibility standards.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: info@weightliteracy.org
Location: Dayton, Ohio

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

Enforcement Procedures

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

Assessment and Updates

This statement was last updated on December 18, 2025. We regularly assess and update our website to maintain and improve accessibility. Our accessibility efforts are ongoing, and we are committed to continual improvement.