Accessibility Statement for West Valley Church in Yakima, WA

Our commitment to ensuring digital access for all members of our community

Our Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion

At West Valley Church, accessibility and inclusion reflect our calling to love and serve every person. We want all individuals—including people with disabilities—to access our website, ministries, and digital resources with confidence, clarity, and independence.

Respect and Inclusion:

We believe that every member of our church family and every visitor deserves clear communication, equitable access to information, and a respectful, welcoming experience both online and in person.

Removing Barriers:

Our website is designed with accessibility in mind and follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to support screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and clear visual contrast. We routinely review content, structure, and functionality to identify and remove accessibility barriers wherever possible.

Accessible Communication:

We provide multiple ways to connect with our team, whether online, by email, or by phone. If you experience any difficulty using our website or accessing ministry information, please reach out—we are here to help.

Accessibility is part of our commitment to reflect Christ’s love through hospitality, clarity, and care for everyone who engages with West Valley Church.

Measures to Support Accessibility

West Valley Church takes the following measures to support accessibility:

  • Integrating accessibility into our design, development, and content publishing practices.
  • Reviewing pages regularly for keyboard access, screen reader usability, and clear structure.
  • Training our team on accessible communication and digital content creation.
  • Ensuring readable typography and sufficient color contrast across the site.
  • Providing multiple ways to contact us for assistance, including phone and email.

Conformance Status

Our goal is to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These standards help ensure our digital content is usable, understandable, and accessible for people of all abilities. We conduct periodic reviews to maintain a consistent and accessible user experience.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the West Valley Church website. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers:

Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology

Our website is built to be compatible with modern browsers and assistive technologies. For the best experience, we recommend the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. The site is designed to support screen readers, keyboard navigation, and scalable text.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of the West Valley Church website relies on the following technologies:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • WAI-ARIA

Third-Party Content and Known Limitations

Our website includes third-party platforms and embeds that are outside of our direct control. While we strive to ensure accessibility wherever possible, the following components may present known limitations:

  • YouTube Video Player: Some embedded YouTube videos may include generic or non-descriptive iframe titles, incorrect ARIA usage, or insufficient color contrast. These issues originate from YouTube’s video player and cannot be modified by our team. We aim to provide descriptive titles and captions wherever possible.
  • Google Maps Embed: Our location and directions page includes a Google Maps iframe. Google Maps has known accessibility limitations, including keyboard navigation challenges and screen reader inconsistencies, which we are unable to fix due to third-party restrictions.
  • Weglot Language Switcher: Our website is available in both English and Spanish through a third-party translation integration provided by Weglot. We implemented this integration with accessibility in mind, however the language switcher and certain translation features rely on external code that is not fully under our control. As a result, some aspects of this functionality may present accessibility limitations inherent to the vendor’s solution. If you experience any difficulty using the language switcher or accessing translated content, please contact us so we can provide support and address the issue promptly.
  • Other Third-Party Integrations: Any additional externally hosted content—such as embedded media, calendars, or forms—may not fully conform to WCAG standards. When issues arise, we will gladly help provide alternative ways to access the same information.

This Accessibility Statement was prepared by Crystal Scott, Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA), of Graceful Web Studio, the Webflow agency responsible for building the West Valley Church website.

This statement was last updated on December 12, 2025.