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Accessibility Statement

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  ·  Last Updated: May 2026

Jesus in the Circle is committed to ensuring that our website and digital content are accessible to everyone — including individuals with disabilities. We believe that every person, regardless of ability, deserves to experience the love and truth of Jesus Christ, and that starts with making sure our digital presence is welcoming and usable for all.

"We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards."

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Jesus in the Circle aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Our current conformance status is partially conformant — meaning some content does not yet fully meet all standards, and we are actively working to address known issues.

⚡ Standard WCAG 2.1 Level AA
🔄 Status Partially Conformant — In Progress
🛠️ Platform Squarespace + Custom Code

Measures We Have Taken

Jesus in the Circle has taken the following steps to support accessibility across our website:

  • Ensured sufficient color contrast ratios across all custom-coded sections to meet WCAG AA standards
  • Added descriptive alt text to all meaningful images throughout the site
  • Used semantic HTML elements (headings, lists, landmarks) to support screen reader navigation
  • Implemented proper ARIA labels on interactive elements including donation buttons and navigation
  • Ensured all form elements have associated labels for screen reader compatibility
  • Designed all custom code blocks to be keyboard-navigable with visible focus indicators
  • Used readable font sizes and scalable units throughout all custom sections
  • Ensured all links have descriptive, meaningful text
  • Ran regular accessibility audits using Google Lighthouse to track and improve our scores

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas of our website may have limitations due to the constraints of our hosting platform (Squarespace) or third-party integrations:

  • Third-party donation processing — Our ConvergePay payment modal is controlled by a third-party provider and may not fully conform to WCAG 2.1 AA. We have contacted ConvergePay to request accessibility improvements.
  • Squarespace platform elements — Some navigation, template, and built-in components are generated by Squarespace and may not be fully customizable for accessibility.
  • Video and media content — Some older media content may not yet have captions or audio descriptions. We are working to add these going forward.
  • Heading structure — We are actively reviewing and correcting heading hierarchy across all pages to ensure sequential, logical order.

We are committed to resolving these issues as quickly as possible and prioritize accessibility in all new content and features we add to the site.

Assistive Technologies Supported

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

  • Screen readers (including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Browser zoom and text resizing up to 200%
  • High contrast display modes
  • Voice recognition software (including Dragon NaturallySpeaking)

Technical Specifications

Our website relies on the following technologies for conformance:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

Our website is tested for accessibility using the following tools and methods:

  • Google Lighthouse automated accessibility audit
  • Manual keyboard navigation testing
  • Color contrast ratio verification against WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Screen reader testing on desktop and mobile devices

Our Ongoing Commitment

Accessibility is not a one-time project — it is an ongoing commitment. Jesus in the Circle will continue to:

  • Conduct regular accessibility audits of all web pages and code blocks
  • Train anyone involved in creating web content on accessibility best practices
  • Prioritize accessibility in the design and development of any new features or pages
  • Respond to accessibility feedback and complaints in a timely and respectful manner
  • Work toward full WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across all pages

Alternative Ways to Access Our Content

If you are experiencing difficulty accessing any part of our website, we want to help. You may contact us directly to request information in an alternative format or to receive assistance completing a task online, including making a donation:

We will do our best to respond within 2 business days and provide you with the assistance or information you need.

Report an Accessibility Issue

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. Your input helps us serve everyone better.

Jesus in the Circle

PO Box 3452 · Ogden, UT 84409

dthompson@jesusinthecircle.com

(310) 357-7159

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days.

This Accessibility Statement was prepared in May 2026. It was last reviewed in May 2026. Jesus in the Circle is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This statement is based on self-assessment and ongoing accessibility audits.