Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: April 6, 2026

Our Commitment to Accessibility

Friends of Malton is committed to ensuring that our website and digital content are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. As an organization rooted in faith and service, we believe that accessibility is not just a legal obligation—it is a reflection of our core values of inclusivity, dignity, and care for every individual.

We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website to ensure that all members of our community can access the information, resources, and opportunities to connect with us.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user-friendly for everyone.

Our ongoing efforts include:

• ✓ Ensuring that website navigation is clear and consistent
• ✓ Providing alternative text for images
• ✓ Using sufficient color contrast for readability
• ✓ Designing forms and interactive elements to be keyboard-accessible
• ✓ Providing captions and transcripts for video and audio content where possible
• ✓ Ensuring that our content is compatible with assistive technologies such as screen readers

Measures We Take

Friends of Malton takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

• Include accessibility as part of our organizational values: As stewards of a 30-year legacy of service, we recognize that accessibility is an extension of our mission to serve our community holistically.
• Ongoing training: We provide training and resources to our volunteer team and web administrators on accessibility best practices.
• Regular reviews: We conduct periodic accessibility reviews of our website and remediate issues as they are identified.
• Third-party tools: We utilize accessibility testing tools and resources to help us identify and address barriers.

Known Limitations and Third-Party Content

While we work diligently to maintain an accessible website, we acknowledge that some content may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively working to address these limitations.

Our website may include links to third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and donation processing services. The accessibility of these external platforms is outside of our direct control.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Friends of Malton website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have suggestions for improvement, or need assistance accessing any content or features on our site, please contact us:

When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include:

• ✓ The web page or specific content you are trying to access
• ✓ A description of the problem you encountered
• ✓ The assistive technology you are using (if applicable)
• ✓ Your contact information so we can follow up with you

We will work with you to provide the information, service, or transaction you seek through an alternate communication method or one that is accessible for you, consistent with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to making continuous improvements. We regularly assess our website and seek opportunities to enhance accessibility for all users. Your feedback helps us identify areas for improvement and ensures that we remain accountable to our community.

Accountability

As part of our commitment to transparency and stewardship, we view accessibility as sacred trust. We are accountable not only to accessibility standards and applicable laws but also to the people we serve. Our 30-year legacy of service to the Malton community guides us in ensuring that everyone—regardless of ability—can access our resources and participate in our mission.

This statement was created on April 6, 2026, and reflects our ongoing commitment to digital accessibility.