Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

New Breed of Youth, Inc. ("New B.O.Y.") 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.

Our mission of empowering all youth extends to our digital presence. We believe everyone should have equal access to information about our programs, services, and ways to support our mission.

Accessibility Standards

We aim 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 more user-friendly for everyone.

The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA, and AAA). We've chosen Level AA as our target for this website.

Measures We Take

We take the following measures to ensure accessibility of our website:

• Include accessibility as part of our organizational mission and values
• Integrate accessibility into our web development processes
• Provide accessibility training for our staff
• Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
• Use formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation

• Consistent navigation structure throughout the site
• Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
• Keyboard-accessible navigation menus
• Clear focus indicators for interactive elements
• Logical tab order for page elements

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Text that can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
• Information conveyed through means other than color alone
• Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
• Support for high contrast mode and dark/light themes

Content

• Alternative text for images
• Descriptive link text
• Clear and consistent headings structure
• Labels for form inputs
• Error messages that are clear and helpful

Forms and Donations

• Properly labeled form fields
• Clear error messages and validation feedback
• Form fields that can be completed using keyboard only
• Accessible donation process

Assistive Technologies

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

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Browser accessibility tools and extensions

Browser Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest two versions)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest two versions)
• Apple Safari (latest two versions)
• Microsoft Edge (latest two versions)

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

• Third-party content: Some content embedded from third-party sources (such as social media widgets) may not be fully accessible. We encourage users to access this content directly from the source if needed.
• PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. Please contact us if you need an accessible format of any document.
• Interactive maps: Embedded maps may have limited keyboard accessibility. Please contact us for directions if you cannot use the map feature.

Alternative Formats

We are happy to provide information in alternative formats upon request, including:

• Large print documents
• Plain text documents
• Audio descriptions
• Information by phone

Physical Accessibility

In addition to our digital accessibility efforts, our physical location at 6701 Oaklandon Road is accessible to people with disabilities. If you have specific accessibility needs for visiting our programs or events, please contact us in advance so we can make appropriate accommodations.

Feedback and Contact

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

• Email: legal@newbreedofyouth.org
• Phone: 317-869-5022
• Mail: 6701 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46236

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

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly:

• Review and test our website for accessibility issues
• Update our accessibility features based on user feedback
• Train our team on accessibility best practices
• Stay informed about accessibility standards and guidelines

Legal Compliance

This statement reflects our commitment to accessibility and our understanding of our responsibilities under applicable laws, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Indiana state accessibility requirements

Contact Information

For accessibility-related questions or to request accommodations: