Accessibility Statement

At Board Room Chess Inc, we are committed to ensuring our website and services are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We believe that chess should be an inclusive and welcoming activity for all, and we strive to provide an online experience that is accessible to the broadest possible audience. Our Commitment We are actively working to meet or exceed the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, as issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines are designed to make digital content accessible to individuals with a wide range of abilities. Steps We’ve Taken to Improve Accessibility 1. Website Features - Text alternatives for images and non-text content. - Clear navigation and consistent design for easy usability. - Keyboard-friendly navigation to support users who do not use a mouse. - Adjustable text sizes and readable font choices. - Sufficient color contrast for readability. 2. Ongoing Testing: We regularly review our website using automated tools and manual testing to identify and address accessibility barriers. 3. Training and Awareness: Our team is educated on accessibility standards and best practices to ensure our content and services remain inclusive. Feedback and Assistance We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us: - Email: admin@theboardroomchess.org - Mail: P.O Box 25135, Baltimore, MD 21229 We are committed to addressing accessibility issues promptly and ensuring that our services meet your needs. ### **Third-Party Content** While we strive to make all content accessible, some third-party integrations or platforms linked from our site may not meet the same accessibility standards. We encourage feedback on these issues to improve user experiences. ### **Continuous Improvement** Accessibility is an ongoing process. Board Room Chess Inc is dedicated to improving accessibility over time as technologies and standards evolve. Thank you for helping us make Board Room Chess Inc an inclusive place for everyone to enjoy and grow through chess.

Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
Set the language of the site
Set the content order of the site’s pages
Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
Added alternative text to images
Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
Reduced the use of motion on the site
Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

[Name of the accessibility coordinator]
[Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]
[Email address of the accessibility coordinator]
[Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]