Accessibility
Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission—to enable all young people to reach their full potential—requires that we provide access to our programs and services in a way that is inclusive and meets the diverse accessibility needs of Club staff, volunteers, and members.
BGCA strives to implement the accessibility standards established by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in providing this website. A summary of our compliance efforts follows. For more detailed documentation contained in our VPAT, please email us at info@bgca.org.
| Criteria Selection | Support Level |
|---|---|
| §1194.21 Software applications and operating systems | Supports with Exceptions |
| §1194.22 Web based intranet and Internet information and applications | Supports with Exceptions |
| §1194.23 Telecommunications Products | Not Applicable |
| §1194.24 Video and multimedia products | Not Applicable |
| §1194.25 Self-Contained, Closed Products | Not Applicable |
| §1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers | Not Applicable |
| §1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria | Supports with Exceptions |
| §1194.41 Information, Documentation, and Support | Supports |
Regular testing will be conducted to identify conformance issues with minimum accessibility standards. When a service or product does not meet these standards, or an individual has concerns regarding accessibility, BGCA will provide individuals with disabilities prompt access to and use of the information by comparable means that meet the individual’s identified needs. If you use assistive technology to access the internet and encounter problems when using our site or need an alternative means of access to any information, email us at info@bgca.org. The information on this site is also available in alternate formats upon request to info@bgca.org. Please be as specific as possible when describing the information you seek.
For more information on how BGCA promotes inclusion, please visit https://www.bgca.org/programs/initiatives/disability-inclusion.
