Accessibility Statement for Vision Leadership Organization

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Vision Leadership Organization is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to all visitors.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

This website is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Fully conformant means that the content fully conforms to the accessibility standard without any exceptions.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Interaction

  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard
  • Focus Indicators: Clear visual indicators show which element has keyboard focus
  • Skip Links: Quick navigation to main content areas
  • Consistent Navigation: Navigation menus are consistent across all pages

Visual Design

  • Color Contrast: All text meets or exceeds WCAG AA contrast requirements (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
  • Resizable Text: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality
  • Responsive Design: Website adapts to different screen sizes and orientations

Content Structure

  • Semantic HTML: Proper HTML elements are used to convey meaning and structure
  • Heading Hierarchy: Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3) for easy navigation
  • Descriptive Links: Link text clearly describes the destination or purpose
  • Alternative Text: Images include descriptive alternative text for screen readers

Forms and Interactive Elements

  • Form Labels: All form fields have clear, descriptive labels
  • Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described
  • Required Fields: Required form fields are clearly marked
  • ARIA Attributes: Enhanced accessibility through proper ARIA implementation

Assistive Technology Support

  • Screen Reader Compatible: Website works with popular screen readers including JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
  • Accessibility Enhancement: Professional accessibility plugin provides additional support
  • Keyboard-Only Navigation: Full functionality available without a mouse

Assessment and Testing

Our website undergoes regular accessibility testing to ensure continued compliance:

  • Last Assessment: December 10, 2025
  • Assessment Standard: WCAG 2.1 Level AA
  • Assessment Result: Fully Compliant (100%)
  • Testing Methods:
    • Custom accessibility testing tools
    • Manual keyboard navigation testing
    • Screen reader compatibility testing
    • Color contrast analysis
    • Form accessibility validation

Known Limitations

We strive to maintain the highest accessibility standards across our entire website. Currently, we are aware of the following limitations:

  • External Store: Our merchandise store (visionleadership.itemorder.com) is hosted on a third-party platform and may have different accessibility features
  • Third-Party Content: Some embedded content from third-party providers may not be fully under our control
  • PDF Documents: We are working to ensure all PDF documents are accessible and provide HTML alternatives where possible

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Vision Leadership Organization website. If you have suggestions for improvement or encounter any challenges accessing our content, please contact us:

Email: Mark@VisionLeadership.org
Phone: 314-560-7171

When contacting us about accessibility, please include:

  • The web page or content you were trying to access
  • A description of the issue you encountered
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • Your contact information so we can respond

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of this website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • Custom accessibility enhancement plugins

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

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

  • Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
  • Browsers: Recent versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
  • Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support in all modern browsers

Alternative Access Options

If you experience any difficulty accessing our website, please contact us using the information above, and we will work with you to provide the information or service you need through an alternative communication method.

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to maintaining and improving the accessibility of our website. Our ongoing efforts include:

  • Quarterly Accessibility Audits: Regular testing to identify and address any issues
  • Staff Training: Ongoing training for content creators and developers on accessibility best practices
  • User Testing: Gathering feedback from users with disabilities
  • Technology Updates: Keeping our accessibility tools and plugins up to date
  • Content Review: Ensuring new content meets accessibility standards before publication

Standards and Guidelines

This accessibility statement is based on the following standards and guidelines:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA – Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1
  • Section 508 – U.S. Rehabilitation Act
  • ADA Title III – Americans with Disabilities Act

Assessment Methodology

Our accessibility assessment was conducted using:

  • Custom accessibility testing tools
  • Manual code review
  • Keyboard-only navigation testing
  • Screen reader testing
  • Color contrast analysis
  • Form and interactive element testing
  • Real-world user testing scenarios

Date of Statement

This accessibility statement was created on December 10, 2025, and reflects the current state of our website’s accessibility features.

Updates to This Statement

We review and update this accessibility statement regularly to reflect any changes to our website or accessibility features. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this statement was most recently revised.

Vision Leadership Organization
Committed to Accessibility and Inclusion

For questions about this accessibility statement or to provide feedback, please contact us using the information provided above.