Accessibility Commitment
The Dollar Scholars Foundation is committed to making its websites, educational resources, and digital services accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities.
Accessibility is a core component of our mission to expand financial literacy and educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of ability.
We strive to provide an inclusive online experience and continuously improve the accessibility, usability, and functionality of our digital resources so individuals can access information, participate in programs, and engage with our services as independently as possible.
Scope
This Accessibility Statement applies to the websites, educational resources, and digital services owned and operated by the Dollar Scholars Foundation.
Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Dollar Scholars seeks to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA wherever reasonably possible.
Accessibility considerations are integrated into the design, development, maintenance, and review of our digital resources. We regularly evaluate our content and technology to support a broad range of accessibility needs and promote equitable access for all users.
Accessibility Features
Our accessibility efforts may include:
- Clear and readable content.
- Consistent and intuitive navigation.
- Support for appropriate color contrast and readability.
- Mobile-responsive and device-independent design.
- Regular review of accessibility practices and standards.
These features help improve access to our educational resources, programs, and digital services.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is a continuous process.
The Foundation promotes awareness of accessibility requirements and best practices, including WCAG guidance. Accessibility considerations are incorporated into program planning, communications, website development, educational content, and participant engagement activities whenever reasonably possible.
While we work continuously to improve accessibility, some content may not yet fully conform to current accessibility standards. We regularly identify opportunities for improvement and prioritize updates that enhance accessibility and usability for our community.
Staff and Volunteer Training
The Dollar Scholars Foundation recognizes that accessibility extends beyond technology. It also includes the knowledge, practices, and commitment of the people who create, manage, and deliver our programs and services.
We promote an organizational culture of accessibility, inclusion, and equal access. Staff members, volunteers, contractors, and content contributors may receive guidance and training on:
- Accessibility principles and inclusive design.
- Understanding the needs of people with disabilities.
- Creating accessible documents, web content, and multimedia resources.
- Effective communication and accommodation practices.
- WCAG requirements and accessibility best practices.
- Emerging accessibility tools, technologies, and standards.
Through ongoing learning and organizational accountability, Dollar Scholars seeks to improve accessibility across its programs, services, and digital resources.
Accessibility Feedback and Continuous Improvement
The Dollar Scholars Foundation values feedback from its community and recognizes that accessibility requires ongoing evaluation and improvement.
Feedback received through our accessibility contact channels may be used to:
- Identify accessibility barriers.
- Prioritize improvements.
- Inform future accessibility initiatives.
- Improve content review and development processes.
- Strengthen accessibility practices across the organization.
We are committed to:
- Listening to users with diverse accessibility needs.
- Reviewing accessibility feedback regularly.
- Prioritizing remediation of identified barriers.
- Monitoring progress toward accessibility goals.
- Updating practices as standards, technologies, and community needs evolve.
- Engaging staff, volunteers, and stakeholders in accessibility efforts.
We strive to acknowledge accessibility feedback within a reasonable timeframe and evaluate requests according to their urgency and potential impact on access.
Providing Accessibility Feedback
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or would like to suggest an improvement, please contact us.
Email: accessibility@dollarscholars.org
When possible, please include:
- The webpage, document, or resource involved.
- A description of the issue encountered.
- The assistive technology or device being used, if applicable.
- Any recommendations for improvement.
We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to review concerns and implement improvements where appropriate.
Requesting Accommodations
We are committed to helping users access our educational materials, programs, and digital resources.
If you require an alternative format, assistance accessing content, or another reasonable accommodation, please contact:
Email: accessibility@dollarscholars.org
To help us respond effectively, please include:
- The webpage, document, or resource you are trying to access.
- A description of the accessibility issue encountered.
- The accommodation or alternative format requested.
- Any relevant assistive technology being used.
We will make reasonable efforts to provide information in an accessible format and address accessibility concerns within a reasonable timeframe.
Third-Party Content
Our websites and digital services may include links to, integrations with, or content provided by third-party platforms and services, including social media networks, video hosting services, virtual meeting platforms, payment processors, learning platforms, and other external resources.
While Dollar Scholars encourages accessibility among its partners and service providers, the accessibility of third-party websites, applications, and services remains the responsibility of their respective owners. Dollar Scholars cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content that is not under its control.
Contact Information
The Dollar Scholars Foundation welcomes questions, comments, suggestions, accommodation requests, and feedback regarding the accessibility of its websites, educational resources, and digital services.
For accessibility-related inquiries, please contact:
Email: accessibility@dollarscholars.org
Together, we are working to make financial literacy and educational opportunity accessible to everyone.