Accessibility Statement
Azucar Senior Center
Last Updated: March 13, 2026
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Azucar Senior Center is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including older adults and people with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information about our programs and services, and we are actively working to make our online presence as inclusive and welcoming as our physical center.
Standards We Aim to Meet
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.
We also aim to comply with:
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (federal accessibility standards)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility expectations for public-facing websites
- Applicable Florida state accessibility guidelines
Accessibility Features of Our Site
We have taken steps to make our website easier to use for all visitors, including:
- Clear, readable text with sufficient contrast between text and background
- Descriptive image alt text so screen readers can convey visual content
- Logical page structure with headings to help users navigate content
- Keyboard navigation support so the site can be used without a mouse
- Resizable text that remains readable when enlarged through browser settings
- Simple, uncluttered layout designed with older adults and accessibility in mind
Known Limitations
While we are committed to accessibility, we acknowledge that some content on our site may not yet fully meet all WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria. We are actively working to identify and resolve any gaps.
If you encounter any content that is inaccessible to you, please let us know (see the contact section below) and we will make every effort to provide the information in an accessible format.
Assistive Technology Compatibility
Our site is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies including:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
- Screen magnification software
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you experience any barriers or difficulty accessing any part of our site, please reach out to us. We take accessibility concerns seriously and will work to address them promptly.
Azucar Senior Center
953 NE 18th Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
Phone: +1 (305) 416-8178
Email: info@azucarseniorcenter.com
We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Formal Complaints
If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may contact the following bodies:
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division — for ADA-related complaints: www.ada.gov
- U.S. Access Board — for Section 508 concerns: www.access-board.gov
This statement was last reviewed on March 13, 2026. We are committed to reviewing and updating our accessibility practices on an ongoing basis.