Website Accessibility Statement

Welcome to the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA) website.

This website is owned and operated by the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association, a nonprofit organization committed to serving our local community.

We are dedicated to making our electronic and information technologies accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to meet or exceed the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and comply with WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA standards for website accessibility.

Documents

Documents on this website are available as downloadable PDF files. You can view these files using Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader, it is available for free download at adobe.com.

Written materials are also available in languages other than English, and alternative formats can be provided upon request, including braille, audio, large print and accessible PDFs.

Accessibility Standards

The ABDNHA website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines help make web content accessible to people with disabilities and enhance usability for all users, including those accessing the website via mobile devices or assistive technologies.

Our website also conforms to the technical standards for web-based information and applications outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Accessibility Tips

For the best experience on our website, we recommend using the latest versions of these browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari

These browsers offer accessibility features such as text resizing, screen color adjustments and assistive technology compatibility.

Chrome accessibility features
Mozilla Firefox accessibility features
Apple Safari accessibility features

Accessibility Features

Font colors and background contrasts are checked for readability. Visitors can adjust text sizes through their browser settings.

Images:
Images include alternative text (alt text) to describe their content and function for screen readers.

Links:
All hyperlinks clearly describe their destination. Additional coding is used where necessary to make link purposes easy to understand.