Accessibility Statement
Date: 1/30/2026
General
Bethune at 150 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
The [Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Bethune at 150 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. We are currently working to address these limitations.
Measures to Support Accessibility
Bethune at 150 takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:
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Alt Text: We strive to provide alternative text for all meaningful images to ensure they are accessible to screen reader users.
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Keyboard Navigation: We test our site to ensure it can be navigated using a keyboard without trapping the focus.
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Contrast: We utilize high-contrast text and background colors to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
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Wix Accessibility Tools: We utilize the built-in accessibility wizard provided by our hosting platform (Wix Studio) to identify and rectify issues.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Bethune at 150. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on this site:
Email: c.a.degregory@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2-3 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of Bethune at 150 relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
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HTML
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WAI-ARIA
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CSS
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JavaScript
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of the Bethune at 150 website, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
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Third-Party Content: Some content embedded from external sources (such as older PDF documents, historical archives, or Google Forms) may not be fully accessible. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible.
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Multimedia: Some older video or audio content regarding Dr. Bethune's history may not yet have full transcripts or closed captions.
Assessment Approach
Bethune at 150 assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:
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Self-evaluation: We conduct internal audits of our content.
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Platform Tools: We utilize the Wix Accessibility Wizard to scan for and fix common compliance issues.