Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Family Childcare Network 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 to provide equal access to all users.

Standards and Guidelines

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards published by the W3C. These guidelines help 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 support for all interactive elements
• Screen reader compatibility and proper ARIA labels
• High contrast color schemes that meet accessibility standards
• Scalable text that can be enlarged up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Alternative text for images and visual content
• Clear and consistent navigation structure
• Focus indicators for keyboard users
• Descriptive headings and link text

Browser and Assistive Technology Support

Our website is designed to work with the latest versions of modern browsers and common assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Screen magnification software
• Alternative input devices

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address these limitations:

• Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
• Certain interactive maps may have limited keyboard navigation
• Some PDF documents may not be fully screen reader accessible

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of Family Childcare Network. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content, please contact us:

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative method.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Conduct accessibility audits of our website
• Test with assistive technologies and real users
• Train our development team on accessibility best practices
• Update our accessibility features as new standards emerge
• Collaborate with disability advocacy organizations

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, we can provide:

• Large print documents
• Audio recordings
• Plain text versions
• Information via telephone
• Email summaries

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website is provided by third parties. While we work with our partners to ensure accessibility, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all third-party content. If you encounter accessibility issues with third-party content, please contact us and we will work to address the issue.

Accessibility Resources

For more information about web accessibility, visit:

• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• WebAIM - Web Accessibility in Mind

Contact Information

For any accessibility-related questions or concerns, please reach out to our accessibility team: