Accessibility Statement

Last updated: April 8, 2026

The St. Helena Historical Society is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including people with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should have equal access to information about St. Helena’s history and our programs. To that end, we are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website.

Measures We Take

Providing meaningful alternative text for images
Ensuring sufficient color contrast throughout the site
Using semantic HTML and proper heading structure
Supporting keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
Ensuring forms include descriptive labels and instructions
Testing with assistive technologies, including screen readers
Using responsive design that adapts to different devices and screen sizes

Known Limitations

Some older content in our photo archive and digitized historical documents may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to add descriptions and alternative text to these materials on an ongoing basis.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: foo@shstory.org
Phone: (707) 963-4555
Mail: St. Helena Historical Society, 1255 Oak Avenue, St. Helena, CA 94574

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:

Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
Speech recognition software
Screen magnification tools
Operating system accessibility features

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