Accessibility Statement
Golden Gate Regional Center is committed to making our website easy for everyone to use, including people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Certification
As required by California law (Government Code Section 11546.7, Assembly Bill 434), we certify that our website aims to meet state accessibility standards (GC sections 7405 and 11135) and follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
Our Accessibility Goal
We work to make sure all visitors can access information on our website, including people with visual, hearing, physical, speech, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. Everyone’s abilities are different, and our goal is to make our site work for everyone.
Accessible Features
Here are some ways we make our website easier to use:
- Text alternatives: All images and photos have written descriptions (alt text) so people using screen readers know what’s shown.
- Captions and multimedia: Videos and audio files include captions or text alternatives whenever possible.
- Easy navigation: We use simple layouts and include visual indicators to help you know where you are on the site.
- Keyboard access: All features can be used with just a keyboard.
- Consistent design: We use predictable menus and buttons to make the site easy to understand.
- Strong color contrast: We choose colors that are easy to read for everyone.
- Fast loading: We design our site to load quickly for all users.
Accessibility Standards
Our website follows the four main WCAG principles:
- Perceivable: Content is available to all senses (sight, hearing, touch).
- Operable: Everything can be done with a keyboard.
- Understandable: The site is easy to read and use.
- Robust: The site works well with current and future technologies.
Continuous Improvement
We know accessibility equipment is always improving, so we will be improving our website to make sure it’s better and easier to navigate for everyone.
Making Our Website Work for You
You can make our website easier to use by changing your browser settings:
- Change font size:
In most browsers, click “View” in the top menu, then “Text Size,” and choose the size you prefer.
- Zoom in/out:
Use “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “+” to zoom in and “Ctrl” + “Shift” + “–” to zoom out.
Check your browser’s Help menu for more options.
Using PDFs
Some documents on our site are PDFs. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free to download) to open them. If you use a screen reader and have trouble with PDFs, Adobe has a tool to convert PDF files for better access: adobe.com/accessibility.
Browser Tools & Add-ons
Some browsers offer add-ons or toolbars to make websites easier to use. For example, Firefox offers add-ons for changing colors, turning off images, or using a web developer toolbar.
Keyboard commands for:
Related resources:
Need help?
If you have trouble using our website, or if you notice something that is not accessible, please tell us. We will do our best to fix it quickly.
You can contact us:
Email: info@ggrc.org
Phone: (415) 546-9222
Main Address: 1355 Market St #220, San Francisco, CA 94103