Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment to Accessibility

The SAVI Ministries is committed to providing a website accessible to the broadest possible audience regardless of ability, technology, or circumstance. We recognize that accessibility is not merely a compliance requirement but a reflection of our institutional values: faith, service, and the inherent dignity of every person.

Our goal is to create an online environment where all visitors, regardless of ability, can easily navigate and interact with our content. We believe that access to information about our mission is a matter of dignity and inclusion.

Accessibility Standards

We are dedicated to following best practices and industry standards to enhance website accessibility. Our website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

We also strive to comply with applicable requirements under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Features and Enhancements

To improve accessibility, we have implemented the following features across this website:

• Keyboard Navigation — All interactive elements including navigation, links, and form fields are operable via keyboard commands with visible focus indicators.
• Alternative Text — Meaningful images include descriptive alt text. Decorative images use null alt attributes to prevent screen reader repetition.
• Readable Fonts and Color Contrast — Primary typography meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 Level AA contrast ratios. Body text targets contrast ratios above 4.5:1.
• Scalable Text and Responsive Design — Text can be resized up to 200% using standard browser zoom without loss of content or functionality.
• Semantic HTML Structure — Pages use proper HTML5 landmark elements including nav, main, header, footer, and section to support screen reader navigation.
• Accessible Forms — All forms include properly associated labels, descriptive field instructions, and clear error handling.
• No Autoplay Media — This website does not use autoplaying audio or video content.
• Language Identification — The primary language of each page is identified as English in the HTML lang attribute.
• No JavaScript Dependency for Core Content — All primary content, navigation, and institutional information is accessible without JavaScript enabled.

Ongoing Efforts for Improvement

We recognize that digital accessibility is an ongoing process. We are continuously working to improve this website to meet evolving accessibility standards. Current known limitations include: certain hero image areas display solid backgrounds where photography has not yet been provided (alt text will be implemented when images are added); institutional PDFs linked from this website may not yet be fully tagged for screen reader accessibility (we are committed to meeting PDF accessibility standards as documents are added); and certain complex data tables on diligence pages are under review for enhanced headers and descriptions.

Regular audits, user feedback, and technology updates help us identify and address potential barriers. We actively work to address limitations as the site develops.

Third-Party Content

While we strive to ensure accessibility across all aspects of this website, some third-party tools or embedded content — such as the Google Fonts CDN used for typography — may not fully conform to all accessibility standards. We select third-party services with accessibility as a consideration and encourage users to reach out if they encounter any difficulties with such content.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you experience difficulty using this site, encounter an accessibility barrier, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us. When reporting a concern, please include the page URL or title, a description of the barrier, the assistive technology or browser you are using, and your preferred contact method. We will acknowledge your report within five business days.

Formal Complaints

If you are unsatisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (for ADA-related matters), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Access Board (for Section 508 matters). We are committed to working constructively with anyone who experiences difficulty accessing this website.

Updates to This Statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement periodically to reflect improvements, compliance updates, and evolving best practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.