Easterseals’ accessible, usable websites give all users––whether they have disabilities or not–– access to a wealth of information about our organization.
This website showcases one way corporations or organizations can successfully construct an accessible and usable site without compromising on creativity. In fact, some of the adaptations intended to benefit users with disabilities have also proven useful to people using alternative means of accessing the Internet (text-only screens, handheld computers, and wireless telephones, for example).
Easterseals has actively supported and promoted the independence of people with disabilities for more than 80 years. We've helped remove barriers that prevent people from working, going to school, traveling, and actively participating in their communities. Our approach to website accessibility is just one more step toward providing universal access to people of all abilities.
Partnerships
We are open to using accessibility widgets and evaluation tools for assessment purposes. We have partnerships with accessibility experts to audit and assess for a variety of needs.
Training
We ensure Easterseals employees have access to training and resources that support accessibility across Affiliates nationwide.
Platform Compliance
This website complies with online accessibility standards created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which has developed common protocols that promote the evolution of the World Wide Web and ensure its interoperability. Easterseals has designed its website to meet or exceed the WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements. That means the website meets accessibility needs for most people with disabilities.
Easterseals sites also meet or exceed federal accessibility guidelines set forth by Section 508, the 1998 Congressional amendment to the Rehabilitation Act requiring Federal agencies to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage the development of technologies that will help achieve these goals.
Easterseals is dedicated to website accessibility, and we welcome comments on how to improve accessibility.
