Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

The Boggs Academy National Alumni Association (BANAA) 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

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance

Our website implements the following accessibility features:

  • Perceivable: Content is presented in ways that users can perceive
    • Text alternatives for non-text content
    • Sufficient color contrast (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
    • Captions and transcripts for multimedia
    • Content can be resized up to 200% without loss of functionality
  • Operable: User interface components are operable
    • All functionality available via keyboard
    • Sufficient time to read and use content
    • Content does not cause seizures (no flashing more than 3 times per second)
    • Clear navigation and page structure
    • Visible focus indicators
    • Touch targets minimum 24x24 CSS pixels
  • Understandable: Information and operation are understandable
    • Readable content (approximately 8th-grade reading level)
    • Predictable navigation and functionality
    • Input assistance and error prevention
    • Clear form labels and instructions
  • Robust: Content can be interpreted by assistive technologies
    • Valid HTML5 markup
    • ARIA labels and landmarks
    • Compatible with current and future assistive technologies

Accessibility Features

This website includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML5 structure with proper heading hierarchy
  • Skip navigation link to bypass repetitive content
  • Descriptive alt text for all informative images
  • Form fields with associated labels
  • Error messages clearly linked to form fields
  • Keyboard-accessible navigation and interactive elements
  • Clear focus indicators for keyboard navigation
  • Sufficient color contrast throughout
  • Responsive design that works on various devices and screen sizes
  • Text can be resized without breaking layout

Compatible Assistive Technologies

This website is designed to be compatible with:

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

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to increase the accessibility of our website. Known limitations include:

  • Some third-party embedded content may have accessibility limitations
  • Older archived documents may not meet current accessibility standards

Testing and Verification

This website has been tested using:

  • Automated accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse)
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS)
  • Color contrast verification tools

Feedback and Contact

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

We strive to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Third-Party Content

Some content on this website is provided by third parties. While we work with our partners to ensure accessibility, we may not have direct control over third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please notify us.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review and update our website to improve accessibility and stay current with evolving standards and best practices. Our commitment includes:

  • Regular accessibility audits
  • Staff training on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our development process
  • Monitoring and implementing updates to WCAG standards

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint by contacting us at scholarship@boggs-academy.com.