WCAG 2.1 AA COMPLIANT STATEMENT

Accessibility Statement

Washington Lodge No. 21 F. & A.M. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Washington Lodge No. 21 believes that the web should be accessible and welcoming to everyone, reflecting our core Masonic tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. We actively work to align our digital experiences with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA specifications.

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities, as well as for user agents operating in varying physical environments.

Accessibility Features Implemented

High Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements are designed with high contrast ratios (WCAG AA compliant) against light and dark backgrounds to maximize readability.

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive buttons, forms, and links feature prominent focus indicators and are fully navigable using standard keyboard inputs (Tab / Shift+Tab).

Responsive Zoom Support

Our website layout dynamically scales to support browser zoom up to 200%+ without loss of content, functionality, or text truncation.

Semantic HTML & ARIA

Proper HTML5 structural tags (`main`, `header`, `nav`, `section`, `article`, `footer`) and ARIA attributes provide assistive screen readers with clear document hierarchy.

Alternative Image Text

All meaningful imagery, logos, and emblems include descriptive alt attributes, while purely decorative media elements are hidden from screen readers.

Consistent Navigation

Standardized navbar and footer components are consistently presented across all pages to ensure predictable user journeys.

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of the Washington Lodge No. 21 website relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5: Semantic markup elements (`main`, `header`, `nav`, `section`, `article`)
  • WAI-ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications landmarks and attributes
  • CSS3: Flexible grid layouts and WCAG AA contrast variables
  • JavaScript: Accessible interactive components with keyboard listener hooks

Accessibility Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Washington Lodge No. 21. If you encounter accessibility barriers, require alternative formats, or need assistance accessing content, please reach out to us:

Email Secretary andrew.kozinn@wl21.org
Masonic Hall Location 71 West 23rd Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10010