Accessibility Statement

MyFaithVillage is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We strive to continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Our Commitment

We believe that every person — regardless of ability — should be able to find a church, connect with a ministry, discover community resources, and participate fully in the faith community. Accessibility is not just a legal requirement; it's an expression of the inclusive love at the heart of our mission.

Conformance Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

Visual impairments — blindness, low vision, color blindness
Hearing impairments — deafness, hard of hearing
Motor impairments — limited fine motor control, inability to use a mouse
Cognitive impairments — learning disabilities, distractibility, inability to remember or focus

Measures We Take

MyFaithVillage takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Semantic HTML: We use proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and ARIA labels throughout the site.
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements (buttons, links, forms, menus) are accessible via keyboard.
Color contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast ratio requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Alt text: Images include descriptive alternative text. Decorative images are marked with empty alt attributes.
Form labels: All form fields have associated labels for screen reader compatibility.
Focus indicators: Visible focus styles are maintained for keyboard navigation.
Responsive design: The site is usable across all screen sizes, from mobile phones to large desktop monitors.
Text resizing: Content remains readable and functional when text is resized up to 200%.
Error identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described in text.
Skip navigation: Skip-to-content links are available for keyboard users.

Accessibility Features

Listings & Directory

Listing cards have descriptive titles linked to full listing pages
Listing type badges use both color and text labels
Map views have text-based alternatives (list view toggle)
Search filters are keyboard-accessible

Signup Wizard

Full keyboard navigation with focus trapping in modal dialogs
ARIA roles (dialog, modal) and labelledby/describedby attributes
Intent chips announce their selected state via aria-pressed
ESC key support for dismissing dialogs

Prayer Wall & Groups

Prayer request cards are readable by screen readers
Group post forms have labeled inputs
"Praying for you" action has accessible button label

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas may have limitations:

Third-party content: Some embedded content (Google Maps, YouTube videos, Stripe payment forms) is provided by third parties whose accessibility we cannot fully control.
User-uploaded content: Photos, descriptions, and documents uploaded by listing owners may not always include alt text or meet contrast requirements.
Legacy pages: Some older content pages may not yet meet all WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We are actively updating these.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

MyFaithVillage is designed to be compatible with:

Screen readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), TalkBack (Android)
Voice control: Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Voice Control (macOS/iOS)
Screen magnification: ZoomText, built-in browser zoom
Keyboard-only navigation: Full support across all major browsers

Feedback & Contact

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

Accessibility Feedback
Email: hello@myfaithvillage.com
Subject line: "Accessibility Feedback"
Response time: Within 3 business days

We take all accessibility feedback seriously and will work to address reported issues promptly.

Enforcement & Legal

This statement was last updated on March 1, 2026. We review and update our accessibility practices at least annually. MyFaithVillage complies with:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — Title III (public accommodations)
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (where applicable)
WCAG 2.1 Level AA — international accessibility standard