New Chance New Choice is a behavioral health nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals overcoming substance abuse, addiction, and co-occurring mental health challenges. Our mission is to foster long-term recovery, independent living skills, and holistic care.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
At New Chance New Choice (NCNC), we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability or disability. We strive to provide an inclusive and user-friendly experience for everyone, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition software, and keyboard navigation.
Our goal is to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which outline best practices for accessibility in digital environments. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website, we encourage you to reach out so that we can improve your experience.
1. OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
We are continuously working to enhance our website’s usability and accessibility by implementing the following features:
✅ Alternative Text (Alt-Text) – All images and graphics include descriptive alt-text for screen reader users.
✅ Keyboard Navigation Compatibility – Our website is designed to be fully navigable using only a keyboard, without requiring a mouse.
✅ Readable & Adjustable Text – Text is presented in a legible font with sufficient contrast, and users can adjust text size for better readability.
✅ Descriptive Links & Headings – Clear headings, structured content, and descriptive links ensure logical navigation.
✅ Captioned & Transcribed Media – Where applicable, video content includes captions or transcripts for hearing-impaired users.
✅ Color Contrast & Visual Indicators – Colors are carefully chosen to maintain high contrast for visibility, and non-color-based cues are used for interactive elements.
✅ Forms & Interactive Elements – Online forms are labeled properly to assist users relying on screen readers.
2. ONGOING ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
We are actively working on enhancing accessibility by:
🔹 Conducting regular accessibility audits and improvements.
🔹 Providing staff training on digital accessibility best practices.
🔹 Collaborating with accessibility experts and user feedback to enhance usability.
Our team is dedicated to maintaining and improving web accessibility standards to ensure that all individuals, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, can navigate, engage with, and benefit from our services.
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3. THIRD-PARTY INTEGRATIONS & ACCESSIBILITY
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While we strive to ensure that all aspects of our website are accessible, some third-party content (e.g., embedded maps, external donation platforms, or social media widgets) may not fully conform to accessibility standards. We encourage users to contact those third-party providers directly for accessibility concerns.