Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Our Commitment

GiftShahin.org 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.

Accessibility Standards

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Measures to Support Accessibility

GiftShahin.org takes the following measures to ensure accessibility:

Include accessibility as part of our mission statement
Integrate accessibility into our procurement practices
Appoint an accessibility officer and/or ombudsperson
Provide continual accessibility training for our staff
Assign clear accessibility goals and responsibilities
Employ formal accessibility quality assurance methods

Conformance Status

We have made efforts to ensure that this website is accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnification software, and voice recognition software.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

Navigation and Structure

Clear and consistent navigation throughout the site
Logical heading structure (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
Skip navigation links to main content
Descriptive page titles
Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate

Visual Design

Sufficient color contrast ratios
Text resizing without loss of content or functionality
Content readable without stylesheets
Focus indicators for keyboard navigation
No reliance on color alone to convey information

Content

Alternative text for images
Descriptive link text
Clear and simple language
Consistent layout and design
Proper form labels and instructions

Keyboard Accessibility

All functionality available via keyboard
Logical tab order
No keyboard traps
Visible focus indicators

Screen Reader Compatibility

Semantic HTML markup
ARIA labels where appropriate
Skip links for easy navigation
Alt text for all meaningful images

Technical Specifications

Accessibility of GiftShahin.org 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 (progressive enhancement)
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

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

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Screen magnification software
Speech recognition software
Keyboard-only navigation

Supported browsers:

Google Chrome (latest version)
Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
Apple Safari (latest version)
Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some limitations may exist. Known limitations include:

Some third-party content may not be fully accessible
Older browsers may not support all accessibility features
Some PDF documents may require additional accessibility improvements

We are actively working to address these limitations and improve accessibility.

Assessment Approach

GiftShahin.org assessed the accessibility of this website by the following approaches:

Self-evaluation
External evaluation by accessibility consultants
Automated testing tools
Manual testing with assistive technologies
User testing with people with disabilities

Accessibility Tools and Resources

Screen Readers

Free screen reader options:

NVDA - Free screen reader for Windows
VoiceOver - Built into Mac, iOS devices
TalkBack - Built into Android devices
JAWS - Commercial screen reader with trial version

Voice Recognition

Dragon NaturallySpeaking - Voice recognition software
Windows Speech Recognition - Built into Windows
Voice Control - Built into Mac and iOS

Ongoing Efforts

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements:

Regular accessibility audits and testing
Continuous staff training on accessibility best practices
Incorporating user feedback into improvements
Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines
Working with accessibility experts and consultants

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties. While we strive to ensure all content is accessible, we cannot always control the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage third-party content providers to make their content accessible.

Mobile Accessibility

Our website is designed to be responsive and accessible on mobile devices. Mobile-specific features include:

Touch-friendly buttons and links
Responsive design that adapts to screen size
Compatible with mobile screen readers
Gesture-based navigation alternatives

Feedback and Contact

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

Contact Information

GiftShahin.org
Accessibility Coordinator
205 21st St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (412) 281-1922
Fax: (412) 281-1923

Response Time

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work to resolve issues within 5-10 business days, depending on complexity.

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concerns, you may:

Contact our management team at [email protected]
File a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority
Seek assistance from disability rights organizations

Alternative Formats

If you require information from our website in an alternative format, please contact us. We can provide:

Large print documents
Plain text versions
Audio formats
Other formats upon request