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Accessibility Commitment

Hempstead MBK is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply accessibility best practices to provide equal access to information and services available on this website.

 

Hempstead MBK is a grant-funded initiative operating under the Hempstead Union Free School District. Our programs support students and families through mentorship, educational enrichment, literacy development, financial literacy education, and community partnerships designed to empower youth and promote academic success.

 

We believe that all individuals should be able to access our website regardless of ability, technology, or method of access.

Digital Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Standards

Our goal is for hempsteadmbk.com to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA, internationally recognized standards for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities.

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These standards help ensure accessibility for individuals with:

  • Visual impairments

  • Hearing impairments

  • Cognitive disabilities

  • Motor disabilities

  • Neurological conditions

Our website is designed to work with assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnification software, speech recognition tools, and keyboard-only navigation.

Measures to Support Accessibility

Hempstead MBK takes the following measures to improve accessibility:

  • Designing website content using accessibility best practices

  • Providing alternative text for images and non-text content

  • Maintaining appropriate color contrast for readability

  • Structuring pages with clear headings and semantic HTML

  • Supporting navigation through keyboard-accessible controls

  • Reviewing and updating website content periodically to improve accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we continually seek ways to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.

Third-Party Content

This website may include links to external websites or embedded content provided by third parties. While we encourage partners and vendors to provide accessible content, Hempstead MBK cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party websites or services.

ADA Accessibility Grievance Procedure

Hempstead MBK provides this grievance procedure to ensure individuals with disabilities can report accessibility barriers related to this website.

Reporting an Accessibility Issue

If you experience difficulty accessing content on this website or encounter an accessibility barrier, please contact us.

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • The webpage URL where the issue occurred

  • A description of the accessibility problem

  • The assistive technology or device you were using (if applicable)

Contact:

Hempstead MBK

15 East Marshall Street

Hempstead,NY 11550

 

Phone: (516) 434-4161

Email: mbk@hempsteadschools.org

Response Process

Upon receiving an accessibility complaint, Hempstead MBK will:

  1. Review the reported issue

  2. Evaluate possible solutions to improve accessibility.

  3. Make reasonable efforts to correct the issue or provide an alternative accessible method to access the information.

We aim to respond to accessibility concerns within a reasonable timeframe.

Ongoing Accessibility Efforts

Hempstead MBK is committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible digital environment. We will continue to review and improve the accessibility of this website as standards, technology, and user needs evolve.

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We welcome feedback that helps improve accessibility for all users.

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