Accessibility Statement
Effective Date: August 2024
ACCESSIBILITY ADJUSTMENTS ON THIS SITE
The Rishon Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to achieve equal access.
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We strive to ensure our website is accessible in accordance with:
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (where applicable)
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
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Accessibility Standards
We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, which provide guidance on making web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including individuals who use:
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Screen readers
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Screen magnifiers
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Voice recognition software
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Keyboard-only navigation
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Alternative input devices
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Measures We Take
To support accessibility, we have taken the following measures:
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Use of accessible website design principles
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Text alternatives for meaningful images
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Keyboard navigability
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Sufficient color contrast
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Clear and consistent navigation
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Ongoing monitoring and testing for accessibility issues
We also work with website developers and vendors who prioritize accessibility compliance.
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Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and may use automated tools and manual testing to identify and address barriers.
Despite our efforts, some content may not yet fully meet the highest accessibility standards. We are actively working to improve these areas.
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Third-Party Content
Some third-party content or tools (such as donation processors or embedded services) may not be fully accessible. We encourage those providers to offer accessible content and interfaces.
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Feedback & Assistance
If you experience any difficulty accessing content on our website, or if you need assistance, we encourage you to contact us:
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The Rishon Foundation
Email: accessibility@therishonfoundation.org
Phone: 301.564.1111
Mailing Address: PO Box 11111 Washington, DC 20009
When contacting us, please include:
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A description of the issue
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The webpage URL (if applicable)
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The type of assistive technology you are using
We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and provide the information in an accessible format.
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Alternative Access
If you are unable to access any content or service on our website, we will provide the information or service through an alternative method upon request, consistent with applicable law.
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Policy Updates
We may update this Accessibility Statement periodically to reflect improvements or changes in our practices.