Last Updated: 11/6/2025

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1. Our Commitment

The Academy for Youth Empowerment (AFYE) 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 users.

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2. Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, a set of guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user-friendly for everyone.

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3. Measures We're Taking

To support our accessibility commitment, we have taken the following measures:

• Include accessibility as part of our mission statement

• Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices

• Appoint an accessibility officer and/or team

• Provide continual accessibility training for our staff

• Include people with disabilities in our design personas

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4. Technical Specifications

We strive to make our website accessible by utilizing the following features:

• Semantic HTML structure

• Keyboard navigation support

• Alternative text for images

• ARIA landmarks and labels

• Responsive design for various devices

• High color contrast ratios

• Resizable text without loss of functionality

• Closed captioning for pre-recorded videos

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5. Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with:

• Recent versions of screen readers

• Voice recognition software

• Keyboard-only navigation

• Various operating systems and browsers

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6. Feedback & Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website and services. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Accessibility Coordinator
Academy for Youth Empowerment
4466 Elvis Presley Blvd., Suite 157
Memphis, TN 38116
901.396-1150
 

We try to respond to feedback within 3-5 business days.

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7. Limitations & Alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, some content may not have yet been fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. This may be a result of not having found or identified the most appropriate technological solution.

If you are experiencing difficulty with any content on our website or require assistance with any part of our site, please contact us as described above, and we will be happy to assist.

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8. Assessment Approach

We assess our website's accessibility through the following methods:

• Self-evaluation

• External accessibility audits

• User testing with people with disabilities

• Automated accessibility testing tools

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9. Formal Complaints

If you wish to file a formal complaint about the accessibility of our website or services, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator in writing using the contact information above. We will acknowledge your complaint within 3 business days and work with you to address your concerns.

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10. Updates

We will review and update this statement annually, or as needed to reflect changes in technology, standards, or our services.