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Accessibility

Accessibility & Inclusion

We're committed to making NECYPAA XXXVI accessible to everyone — online and in person. If you need accommodations, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment

Every person deserves equal access to recovery resources and fellowship events. Our accessibility guidelines are developed in partnership with the NECYPAA XXXVI Accessibilities Chair and informed by the experiences of our community.

We target WCAG 2.1 AAA compliance wherever achievable, with AA as our absolute floor. Connecticut state accessibility requirements and ADA Title III standards are also met.

Digital Accessibility

Visual Settings

  • ✓Dark & light mode
  • ✓High-contrast mode
  • ✓Adjustable text size
  • ✓Grayscale mode
  • ✓Dyslexia-friendly font option

Motion & Media

  • ✓Ability to turn off all animations
  • ✓No flashing or strobe effects
  • ✓All media is opt-in (no autoplay)
  • ✓Alt text on all images
  • ✓Captions on all video content

Navigation

  • ✓Full keyboard navigation
  • ✓Skip-to-content links
  • ✓Visible focus indicators
  • ✓Escape key closes all modals
  • ✓No timed content or auto-advance

Language & Tone

  • ✓Plain, clear language throughout
  • ✓Spanish translation (in progress)
  • ✓ASL video content (planned)
  • ✓Gender-neutral greetings
  • ✓Person-first language

In-Person Accessibility

  • •Wheelchair accessible venue (ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms)
  • •ASL interpreters available on request
  • •Quiet / sensory break room
  • •Dietary food options (halal, kosher, vegan, gluten-free, allergy-safe)
  • •Sliding scale pricing and financial assistance
  • •Childcare and kid-friendly options under consideration

Need Accommodations?

If you need any accommodations — ASL interpretation, dietary needs, mobility assistance, or anything else — please let us know. We want to help.

Request Accommodations

Report an Accessibility Problem

Found something on this site that isn't accessible? We want to fix it. You can report issues by email, and anonymous reports are welcome.

Email Us

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Accessibility Statement

NECYPAA XXXVI is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards. This site targets WCAG 2.1 Level AAA conformance wherever achievable, with Level AA as our absolute minimum.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on this site, please contact us at info@necypaa.org. We take all feedback seriously and will work to address issues promptly.

Accessibility — NECYPAA XXXVI