Accessibility Statement
Coastal 500 is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the user experience of our website and apply relevant accessibility standards to help ensure our content is accessible, inclusive, and easy to use.
Our Commitment
We strive to make the Coastal 500 website accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Our goal is to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA wherever feasible.
Accessibility Features
To support accessibility, the Coastal 500 website aims to:
- Use clear and consistent navigation and page structure
- Provide sufficient color contrast and readable typography
- Include alternative text for meaningful images and graphics
- Support keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility
- Ensure content is responsive and usable across devices and screen sizes
- Use descriptive links, headings, and labels to improve usability
- Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we recognize that some areas of the website may still be improving. We regularly review our website and content to identify opportunities to enhance accessibility and usability for all visitors.
Third-Party Content
Some third-party tools, documents, videos, maps, or external links on our site may not fully meet the same accessibility standards. While we encourage our partners and providers to prioritize accessibility, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content.
Feedback and Assistance
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of the Coastal 500 website. If you experience barriers accessing content, encounter an accessibility issue, or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:
Email: info@coastal500.org
Website: www.coastal500.org/contact
When contacting us, please include:
- The page or feature you experienced difficulty with
- The nature of the issue
- The assistive technology or browser you were using (if applicable)
We will do our best to respond promptly and provide the information or support you need.
This statement reflects Coastal 500’s broader commitment to inclusive participation, community engagement, and equitable access to information and opportunities for coastal leaders and communities worldwide.