Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

YORK SWIM CLUB LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards to achieve substantial compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about our swimming programs and services, regardless of ability. Our goal is to provide a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience.

Accessibility Features

Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:

• Semantic HTML: Proper use of headings, lists, and landmarks to provide clear structure and navigation.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using a keyboard.
• Color Contrast: Sufficient color contrast between text and background for readability.
• Alt Text: Descriptive alternative text for images and non-text content.
• Form Labels: Properly associated labels for all form fields.
• Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators for keyboard navigation.
• Responsive Design: Website adapts to various screen sizes and orientations.
• Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Link Purpose: Links have clear and descriptive text indicating their purpose.
• Consistent Navigation: Navigation elements are consistent throughout the website.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. WCAG 2.1 guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance to these guidelines helps make the web more accessible for all users.

While we strive for full compliance, there may be some limitations. We are actively working to address any accessibility issues identified.

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some accessibility limitations may exist:

• Third-party content, such as embedded maps or form services, may have accessibility limitations beyond our control.
• Some archived documents may not be fully accessible.
• Video or multimedia content may not have full captioning or audio descriptions.

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility wherever possible.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

We recommend using the most current versions of assistive technology and web browsers for optimal compatibility.

Feedback and Assistance

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

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and to propose a solution within 10 business days.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly:

• Conduct accessibility audits of our website
• Train our staff on accessibility best practices
• Review and update our accessibility policies
• Incorporate accessibility into our development processes

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the accessibility of those sites. We encourage you to contact those organizations directly regarding their accessibility status.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The last update date is shown at the top of this page.