Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Nurtured Minds, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and services, and we continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website to ensure we provide an inclusive experience for all visitors.

As an organization dedicated to supporting neurodiverse students, accessibility is not just a legal requirement for us—it's a core value that reflects our mission to empower all learners.

Accessibility Standards

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

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

• Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
• Descriptive page titles and headings
• Skip navigation links for keyboard users
• Logical reading order and content structure

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Content that does not rely solely on color to convey information
• Clear visual focus indicators for interactive elements

Content

• Alternative text for images
• Descriptive link text
• Clear and simple language
• Consistent labeling of form fields

Interaction

• Full keyboard navigation support
• Forms with clear labels and error messages
• Adequate time to read and interact with content
• No content that flashes more than three times per second

Assistive Technology Compatibility

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

• Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

While we strive for comprehensive accessibility, some content may have limitations:

• Third-party content (such as embedded calendars or videos) may not fully meet accessibility standards
• PDF documents may have varying levels of accessibility
• Some older content may not yet be fully optimized for accessibility

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility across all our content.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (949) 463-1886

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days. If you need assistance accessing any content or services on our website, we will work with you to provide the information in an alternative format.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and make updates to improve accessibility. Our team receives training on accessibility best practices, and we incorporate accessibility considerations into our design and development processes.

Contact Us

For questions about our accessibility efforts or to request assistance, please contact:

Nurtured Minds
Email: [email protected]
Laguna Niguel, CA