Higher Resources (HR)

Our Commitment

Higher Resources (HR) is committed to ensuring that its digital properties — including www.higherresources.org and our iOS and Android mobile applications — are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We believe that equal access to information and communications technology is a fundamental right. Accessibility is not a technical checkbox; it is a core value.

This statement is published in compliance with: Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181–12189; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 (29 U.S.C. § 794d); the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 51 et seq.); and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and 2.2, Level AA.

Standards We Target

We strive to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and are actively working toward WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance. These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including:

• Visual disabilities: blindness, low vision, color blindness
• Auditory disabilities: deafness, hard of hearing
• Motor disabilities: limited use of hands, tremors, slow response time
• Cognitive disabilities: learning disabilities, attention disorders, limited language comprehension

Accessibility Features

Current accessibility features of our Platform include:

• Semantic HTML structure for compatibility with screen readers
• Text alternatives (alt text) for all meaningful images
• Captions and transcripts for video and audio content, where applicable
• Keyboard navigability throughout the website and application
• Skip navigation links to bypass repetitive content
• Sufficient color contrast ratios meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) labels and landmarks
• Focus indicators on all interactive elements
• No time limits on form completion, or the ability to extend time limits
• No content that flashes more than three times per second

Mobile Application Accessibility

Our iOS and Android applications are developed with platform-specific accessibility guidelines in mind:

• iOS: Compatibility with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Switch Control, and Display Accommodations
• Android: Compatibility with TalkBack, Font Size, Display Size, and Select to Speak
• Touch target sizes meet or exceed the minimum 44x44 point (iOS) and 48x48 dp (Android) requirements
• All functionality is accessible via both touch and assistive technology gestures

Known Limitations

We are aware that some areas of our Platform may not yet fully meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We are actively working to remediate identified issues. If you encounter a specific barrier, please contact us so we may assist you and prioritize remediation.

Third-Party Content

Certain third-party content embedded on our Platform — such as videos from external providers or social media widgets — may not fully comply with our accessibility standards. We continue to advocate with third-party providers for accessible design and will substitute accessible alternatives where feasible.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. Our accessibility program includes:

• Regular automated and manual accessibility audits of our Platform
• Integration of accessibility testing into our development process
• Training for content creators and developers on accessible content practices
• Periodic review of this Accessibility Statement (at minimum annually)
• User feedback monitoring and responsive remediation

How to Request Assistance or Report a Barrier

If you experience a barrier to accessing any content or functionality on our Platform, or if you require content in an alternative accessible format, please contact us. We will respond within 5 business days and work with you to provide equivalent access.

Higher Resources (HR)
1401 21st ST STE R, Sacramento, CA 95811
Email: info@higherresources.org — Subject: "Accessibility Request"
Website: www.higherresources.org

We do not retaliate against individuals for filing accessibility complaints.

Formal Complaint Process

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility complaint, you may file a complaint with the following agencies:

• U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: www.justice.gov/crt (ADA complaints)
• U.S. Access Board: www.access-board.gov (Section 508 complaints)
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH / CRD): www.dfeh.ca.gov (Unruh Act complaints)

Legal Basis

This accessibility policy is adopted pursuant to the ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d), the California Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 51, 54, 54.1), and the California Government Code § 11135 (for any state-funded programs). Failure to provide accessible digital content may constitute discrimination under these laws.