Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on August 29, 2026.

We at Gathering Currents are committed to making our website, programs, services, communications, and events accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. We believe that accessibility is an essential part of creating communities where everyone can participate, connect, learn, and contribute.

Digital Accessibility

We are working to make www.gatheringcurrents.org accessible to as many people as possible, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, screen magnification, voice control, captions, or other adaptive technologies.

We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as our target standard for accessibility. WCAG is an internationally recognized framework for making websites and digital content more accessible to people with disabilities.

We strive to ensure that our website:

Can be navigated using a keyboard and other assistive technologies
Uses appropriate headings, labels, links, and other structural elements
Provides alternative text or equivalent descriptions for meaningful images
Maintains sufficient color contrast and does not rely solely on color to communicate information
Provides accessible forms and interactive elements
Includes captions or other appropriate alternatives for video and multimedia content
Uses clear, readable, and understandable language
Provides documents and downloadable materials in accessible formats whenever reasonably possible
Works with commonly used browsers and assistive technologies

We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing process. Some content or third-party services may not yet fully meet our accessibility goals. When we identify an accessibility barrier, we work to address it and to provide an accessible alternative when necessary.

Programs, Events, and Services

Accessibility extends beyond our website.

Gathering Currents is committed to making our trainings, workshops, meetings, events, programs, and other services accessible to people with disabilities. When reasonable and necessary, we will consider requests for accommodations or modifications that allow an individual to participate equally.

Depending on the program or event, accommodations may include:

Captioning or live transcription
Accessible digital materials
Alternative formats for documents or other materials
Additional time or other reasonable modifications to participation requirements
Accessible physical meeting locations
Other accommodations based on an individual's needs

Because accessibility needs vary, we encourage participants to contact us as early as possible so that we have adequate time to arrange requested accommodations. We will not charge an individual a separate fee for a reasonable accommodation.

Third-Party Content and Services

Some features of our website, including embedded content, registration systems, forms, videos, payment systems, social media content, or other tools, may be provided by third parties.

Although we do not control the accessibility of third-party platforms, we seek to select and use services that support accessibility whenever reasonably possible. If you encounter an accessibility barrier involving a third-party service used through our website, please let us know so that we can help identify an alternative way to access the information or service.

Report an Accessibility Barrier or Request an Accommodation

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of our website, programs, services, and events.

If you experience an accessibility barrier or need an accommodation, please contact us. Please describe the barrier you encountered or the accommodation you need, and if possible, the page, program, event, or service involved.

Email: director@gatheringcurrents.org

If you are requesting an accommodation for an upcoming event or program, please contact us as early as possible. We will work with you to determine an effective way to provide access.

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time project. Gathering Currents regularly works to identify and address accessibility barriers and to improve the accessibility of our website, digital materials, programs, and services.

We will consider accessibility when developing new content, selecting digital tools and vendors, creating documents and multimedia, planning events, and updating our website.

If a particular feature or piece of content is not accessible to you, please contact us.