Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

The Foundation for Pierce College is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed using a keyboard
• Screen Reader Compatibility: Content is structured with semantic HTML to work with screen readers
• Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alt text
• Responsive Design: Content adapts to different screen sizes and devices
• Clear Navigation: Consistent and logical page structure
• Readable Fonts: Clear, legible typography throughout the site

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some content on our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to address these issues:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible
• Third-party embedded content may have accessibility limitations
• Some older content may not meet current accessibility standards

Assistive Technologies

Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Alternative input devices

Feedback and Contact

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

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback as quickly as possible and will work with you to resolve any issues you identify.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements, including:

• Reviewing and testing accessibility as we update content
• Incorporating accessibility best practices into our development process
• Updating content to meet current accessibility standards
• Staying informed about new accessibility technologies and guidelines

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website is provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we may not have full control over third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to make their content accessible.

Alternative Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We will work with you to provide the information in a format that meets your needs, such as:

• Large print
• Audio format
• Accessible PDF
• Plain text

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may file a formal complaint with:

Last Updated

This accessibility statement was last updated in December 2024.