Accessibility Statement

Hope and Hire is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

Hope and Hire is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere to the available standards and guidelines.

We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information and functionality, especially as we work to create second chances and opportunities for all individuals in our community.

Standards and Guidelines

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA success criteria. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

Section 508

Our website aims to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring accessibility for federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funding.

Accessibility Features

Visual Accessibility

  • • High contrast color schemes
  • • Scalable text and images
  • • Alternative text for images
  • • Descriptive link text

Auditory Accessibility

  • • Screen reader compatibility
  • • Audio descriptions when available
  • • Visual indicators for audio content
  • • No auto-playing audio

Motor Accessibility

  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • Touch-friendly interface
  • • Sufficient click target sizes
  • • No time-sensitive actions

Cognitive Accessibility

  • • Clear and simple language
  • • Consistent navigation
  • • Error prevention and correction
  • • Logical content structure

Known Issues and Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, we acknowledge that some areas of our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are continuously working to improve these areas, including:

  • • Some third-party embedded content may have limited accessibility
  • • PDF documents are being updated to meet accessibility standards
  • • Some interactive elements are being enhanced for better screen reader support

Technical Specifications

Compatible Technologies

  • • Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
  • • Voice recognition software
  • • Keyboard navigation

Testing Methods

  • • Automated accessibility testing tools
  • • Manual testing with assistive technologies
  • • User testing with people with disabilities
  • • Regular accessibility audits

Need Help or Have Feedback?

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Hope and Hire. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Phone Support

415-696-2428

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM PST

Email Support

accessibility@hopeandhire.net

We typically respond within 1-2 business days

Alternative formats: If you need this information in an alternative format (large print, audio, accessible electronic format), please contact us using the information above.

This accessibility statement was last updated on June 1, 2025.