Commitment Statement
Chromosome 18 is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and seniors. We recognize accessibility as a core component of equitable access to information, services, and opportunities promoted through our website and advertising campaigns.
Standards Adherence
We are continually improving the user experience for everyone by adhering to the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), with the objective of meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria. These standards support accessibility requirements expected by Google Ads and the Google Ad Grants program, including clear navigation, readable content, keyboard accessibility, and assistive technology compatibility.
Known Limitations
Some legacy content, archived materials, or third-party integrations (including event platforms, embedded media, or externally hosted documents) may not yet fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. These limitations are reviewed as part of our accessibility roadmap and prioritized based on user impact and organizational resources.
Establish Credibility
We have partnered with the accessibility experts at Accessibility.Works, who have conducted a comprehensive accessibility audit of our website. Their findings and recommendations guide our remediation efforts and ongoing compliance strategy.
Contact Information
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or experience difficulty accessing content associated with our advertisements or grant-funded campaigns, please contact us:
Email: data@chromosome18.org
Accessibility feedback is reviewed promptly and routed to the appropriate technical or content team for resolution.
Ongoing Efforts
We conduct periodic accessibility audits, incorporate accessibility checks into content publishing workflows, and provide regular training to staff and volunteers involved in website management and digital communications. Accessibility considerations are integrated into advertising landing pages to support Google Ads and Ad Grants compliance.
WCAG 2.1 Conformance Statement Addendum
Conformance Status
The Chromosome 18 website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
“Partially conformant” means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard, but the majority of core pages and user journeys meet Level AA criteria.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Chromosome 18 takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:
Inclusion of accessibility as part of internal policies and governance
External accessibility audits and remediation guidance
Ongoing staff training related to accessible content creation
Use of accessibility-aware themes, plugins, and semantic HTML where possible
Periodic review of Google Ads landing pages for accessibility risks
Known Non-Conforming Content
Despite best efforts, some content may not fully conform due to:
Third-party tools or widgets not fully under our control
Older PDF documents not yet remediated for screen readers
Archived event pages retained for historical or reporting purposes
We are actively working to reduce these barriers.
Feedback and Enforcement
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the Chromosome 18 website. If you experience difficulty, please contact us using the methods listed above. We aim to acknowledge accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe and address confirmed issues where feasible.
Compatibility
The website is designed to be compatible with commonly used assistive technologies and modern browsers, including screen readers and keyboard navigation tools, consistent with WCAG 2.1 AA expectations.