Rotary Club of Jasper Announces ADA Compliant Website

JASPER, Ga. - Oct. 4, 2023 - PRLog -- Rotary Club of Jasper Announces ADA Compliant Website

The Rotary Club of Jasper has rebuilt its website from the ground up to be accessible and easy to use by everyone. The rebuild was undertaken to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) specify three levels of compliance: A, AA and AAA. In most cases the new website meets the strictest level, AAA.

While an ADA compliant website might not look different from others at first glance, many features make it easier to use for disabled people and those without disabilities. But where the website really stands out is in how well it serves those who have disabilities such as visual, auditory, physical, cognitive and other impairments.

Examples of the ways the website is easier to use for everyone are:

• Improved color contrast, improved navigation, font sizes that adjust to web browser settings
• The ability to search the website from the navigation bar
• Proper use of link text, proper use of text on buttons, and
• Clear indication of links without relying on color

In addition, disabled people will find the website easier to use because it is keyboard operable ( for those unable to use a mouse), has the ability to bypass the navigation by using a "skip to content" link, avoids images of text, has a transcript on the video, and has well described images. These are only some of the new features.

Frank Gómez, a Jasper resident and owner of Empowered Marketing, took on this project on a pro bono basis because of his extensive experience with website ADA compliance and his passion for using best practices. The new website will also benefit the Rotary club by making it much easier to update and to share information with the public and club members.

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About the Rotary Club of Jasper, GA
The Rotary Club of Jasper is a vibrant and dedicated group of individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on their community and beyond. Through a wide range of activities, club members exemplify the core Rotary values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity and leadership.

Contact: Frank Gómez
Phone: 941-374-7711