Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making Missionaries Online accessible to everyone

Our Commitment

Missionaries Online is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all of our users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Missionaries Online is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

All interactive elements can be accessed and operated using keyboard alone

Screen Reader Compatibility

Content is structured to work with screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver

Text Alternatives

Images and media include descriptive alternative text for context

Consistent Navigation

Navigation menus and page layouts remain consistent throughout the site

Color Contrast

Text and interactive elements meet WCAG color contrast requirements

Resizable Text

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality

Assistive Technologies

Missionaries Online is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
  • Screen magnification software
  • Speech recognition software
  • Alternative input devices
  • Browser accessibility features and extensions

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of Missionaries Online, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations and potential solutions:

  • User-uploaded content: Images and media uploaded by users may not always include alternative text. We encourage users to provide descriptive captions.
  • Third-party content: Some embedded content from third-party services may not be fully accessible. We are working with providers to improve this.
  • Complex interactions: Some advanced features may require additional development to achieve full accessibility. We are actively working on improvements.

Browser Compatibility

Missionaries Online is designed to work with the latest versions of the following browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of Missionaries Online relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Missionaries Online. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

  • Email: accessibility@missionariesonline.org
  • Contact Form: Contact Us

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days. If you have an urgent accessibility need, please indicate this in your message.

Assessment Approach

Missionaries Online assessed the accessibility of our platform by the following approaches:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen reader software
  • Review of WCAG 2.1 conformance criteria
  • Ongoing user feedback and testing

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to:

  • Regular accessibility audits and testing
  • Training our team on accessibility best practices
  • Incorporating accessibility into our design and development process
  • Engaging with the disability community for feedback
  • Implementing improvements based on user feedback

This statement was last updated on November 5, 2025.