Benedict College Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

Benedict College is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Accessibility on Benedict College Website

Benedict College strives to make its website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We have invested time and resources to ensure that our website is easy to use and navigate for people of all abilities.

Web Accessibility Standards

Benedict College follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and are endorsed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the international authority on web standards.

Measures Taken

To ensure a seamless experience for all visitors, Benedict College has taken the following measures:

• Regular Audits: Our website is regularly audited for accessibility to identify and address any potential issues.
• Training: Our staff is trained on accessibility best practices to create and maintain accessible digital content.
• Assistive Technologies: We strive to be compatible with popular assistive technologies, ensuring that our website can be navigated and understood by a diverse audience.
• Alternative Text: Images on the website are accompanied by alternative text, providing information about the content of the image for those using screen readers.
• Consistent Navigation: We maintain consistent and clear navigation throughout the website, enhancing the user experience for all visitors.

Contact Information

We are committed to maintaining a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or have suggestions on how we can improve, please contact us:

• Email: web.services@benedict.edu 
• Phone: 803-253-5000
• Postal Address: 1600 Harden Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204

Future Improvements

Benedict College is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible online environment. We will continue to enhance our website to meet the ever-evolving standards and the needs of all users.

Date

This Accessibility Statement was last updated on Monday, November 27, 2023.