Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on 23 July 2025.
We at The Friends of the JFK Birthplace are working to make our site jfkfriends.org accessible to people with disabilities.
What web accessibility is
An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.
Accessibility adjustments on this site
We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG 2.2 guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of AA. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also:
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Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues
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Set the language of the site
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Set the content order of the site’s pages
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Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages
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Added alternative text to images
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Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast
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Reduced the use of motion on the site
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Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible
Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content
The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to another organization. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.
Accessibility arrangements in the organization
Accommodations have been made to the interior of the home where possible. Access for wheelchairs and walkers is only possible to the Visitor Center due to the age of construction of the building and the need to preserve its original architecture and furnishings. Video presentations are available in the Visitor Center and online to accommodate people with these assistive mobility devices.
Educational programs presented by the Friends are designed to be fully accessible. ASL translation is provided only on request and in advance of the program.
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: info@jfkfriends.org or use the following form.