As a charity that aims to make a positive impact in the lives of our beneficiaries, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and services, regardless of their abilities. We recognize the importance of digital accessibility and are committed to ensuring that our website and digital platforms are accessible to everyone. This policy outlines our commitment to digital accessibility and the steps we are taking to achieve this goal.

As used in this policy, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “GAMMA,” refer to the GAMMA Relief through Urban Design Foundation.

Statement

GAMMA is committed to ensuring that our website and digital platforms are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We will aim to comply with all relevant laws and regulations related to accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, and the Section 508 standards. We also aim to provide accessible digital content and services to all users, regardless of their ability or disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and engage with our charity.

Scope

This policy applies to all digital content and services offered by our charity, including our website, social media channels, mobile applications, and other digital platforms. We will ensure that all new digital content and services are accessible, and we will work to make our existing content and services accessible over time.

Responsibilities

GAMMA is responsible for ensuring digital accessibility for our users. To achieve this, we will take the following steps:

Conduct regular accessibility assessments

We will conduct regular accessibility assessments of our digital content and services to identify areas for improvement. These assessments will help us to identify and address any barriers to accessibility that our users may face. We will use a combination of automated tools and manual testing to evaluate our digital content and services against the WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

Ensure third-party compliance

We will ensure that all third-party digital content and services used by our charity are accessible. This includes any software, plugins, or widgets that are integrated into our digital platforms. We will require all third-party providers to provide accessibility information and documentation, including VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates), and we will conduct accessibility testing of any third-party digital content and services prior to integrating them into our digital platforms.

Provide alternative formats

We will provide alternative formats for digital content and services when requested by users with disabilities. Alternative formats may include audio descriptions, captions, transcripts, large print, or braille.

Establish an accessibility feedback mechanism

We will establish an accessibility feedback mechanism, such as an email address or feedback form, to allow users to report any accessibility issues they encounter. This feedback mechanism will be prominently displayed on our website and other digital platforms.

Monitor and update our policy

We will monitor and update our digital accessibility policy as needed to ensure that we remain compliant with relevant laws and regulations and best practices. We will also seek feedback from our users, staff members, and accessibility experts to identify areas for improvement in our policy. We will review our policy annually and make updates as needed to ensure that we continue to meet our commitment to digital accessibility.

Changes to this policy

This Digital Accessibility Policy may be amended from time to time. Any such changes will be posted on this page.

Effective date

The effective date of this policy is March 12, 2023.