The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We strive to make our site user-friendly for everyone, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Our efforts to enhance accessibility align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option], and we aim to achieve a level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option] compliance. We have implemented various accessibility features, such as alternative text for images, clear heading structures, and color contrast considerations. If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact our accessibility coordinator.

Accessibility statement

This statement was last updated on 03/27/2026.
We at The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) are working to make our site accessible to people with disabilities.

Our Commitment

The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website for all visitors.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines help make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments.

Measures We Have Taken

To support accessibility, we have implemented the following features:

Alternative text for images
Clear heading structures on all pages
Color combinations that meet required contrast ratios
Keyboard navigation compatibility
Descriptive link text
Consistent navigation throughout the site
Readable fonts and appropriate text sizing
Forms with clear labels and instructions

Known Limitations

We acknowledge that despite our efforts, some content on our website may not yet be fully accessible. We are working to address these issues:

Some third-party embedded content (videos, maps, social media feeds) may not be fully accessible
Certain PDF documents may require additional accessibility improvements
Some older content may not meet current accessibility standards

We are actively working to improve these areas.

Third-Party Content

Some portions of our website include content from third parties, such as social media platforms, donation platforms, and embedded videos. The accessibility of this content is partially outside our control, though we strive to select accessible third-party services whenever possible.

Physical Accessibility

MAAV is committed to accessibility in all aspects of our work. For information about accessibility of our physical office or in-person programs and services, please contact us directly.

Feedback and Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or need assistance accessing any content, please contact us: info@maav.org

Please include:

The web page or content you were trying to access
A description of the problem you encountered
Your contact information so we may respond

We will make every effort to respond to accessibility inquiries within 3 business days.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and work to implement improvements. We appreciate your patience as we continue to make our digital presence more accessible to all.