Accessibility Statement

1. Our website

We aim for this website to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA. In particular, you should be able to:

• navigate the whole site using only a keyboard, with a visible focus outline and a "Skip to content" link;
• use a screen reader such as NVDA, JAWS or VoiceOver, with meaningful headings, labeled form fields and text descriptions of every photograph;
• zoom text up to 200% without content being cut off;
• read all body text with a color contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1;
• turn off animations by enabling "reduce motion" in your device settings. Our site respects this setting.

2. Known limitations

• The illustrated map on our Contact page is a simplified drawing. The same directions are provided as text below it.
• Some older PDF programs in our archive are not fully tagged. We will provide any of them in an accessible format on request.
• Audio from storytelling nights is not yet captioned. Transcripts are available on request.

3. Our gatherings and venues

• Hartfield Yard and all regular partner venues are wheelchair accessible, with level or ramped entry and an accessible restroom.
• Our main hall has an assistive listening system.
• ASL interpretation is provided at one storytelling night per season and at any event on request with two weeks' notice, free of charge. CART captioning is available on request.
• Personal care attendants always attend free.
• Every event has a quiet corner, and hosts will seat you near an exit or away from speakers on request.
• Large-print and plain-language menus and programs are available on request.
• Neighborhood walks are graded by distance and terrain, with seating available at every stop.

4. Feedback and requests

If you have difficulty using this website, need information in a different format, or would like to request an accommodation for an event, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 (718) 555-0143. We aim to reply within two business days.

5. Our commitment

We are committed to providing equal access to our services in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. We make reasonable modifications so that people with disabilities can take full part in our programs.

6. Review of this statement

This statement was last reviewed on September 1, 2026. We test the website with automated tools and manual keyboard and screen reader checks each time we make significant changes.