SHE FOUGHT FOR THEM FOUNDATION

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

She Fought For Them Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for individuals and families of all abilities.

We believe every caregiver deserves access to support, every child deserves opportunities to learn and grow, and every person deserves to be treated with dignity.

Serving Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, our foundation focuses on two primary initiatives:

• Family First Kinship Caregiver Support Program, providing caregiver education, family resource navigation, and referrals to appropriate community organizations and qualified professionals.

• Future Ready Youth STEM & Life-Saving Skills Academy, introducing youth ages 13–18 to STEM education, CPR and AED awareness, emergency preparedness, leadership, and practical life skills.

We are committed to identifying and reducing barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing our website, educational resources, and community programs.

2. Website Accessibility Standards

She Fought For Them Foundation aims to improve its website in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

These guidelines address accessibility needs involving vision, hearing, mobility, cognition, and the use of assistive technologies.

Although we are working toward these standards, we do not represent that every page, feature, or third-party component currently meets all WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements.

Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we will continue identifying and addressing barriers as resources allow and applicable law requires.

3. Website Accessibility Features

As part of our accessibility efforts, we seek to provide:

• Clear, consistent navigation and descriptive page headings.

• Readable fonts and appropriate text sizes.

• Sufficient contrast between text and background colors.

• Alternative text for meaningful images.

• Keyboard-accessible menus, links, and interactive elements.

• Forms with understandable labels and instructions.

• Mobile-friendly layouts that support different screen sizes.

• Content that can be accessed using commonly available assistive technologies.

• Plain-language explanations of programs, eligibility, and registration procedures.

These features describe our accessibility goals and may not yet be fully implemented throughout the website.

4. Accessibility in Kinship Caregiver Support

Our Family First Kinship Caregiver Support Program is intended to assist grandparents, relatives, and other eligible caregivers, including caregivers with disabilities or additional accessibility needs.

We strive to make caregiver education, resource navigation, workshops, and program information understandable and accessible.

When reasonably possible, we will work with caregivers to identify appropriate communication methods, accessible materials, and participation arrangements.

The Foundation does not provide legal representation or guarantee custody, guardianship, placement, or child welfare outcomes.

5. Accessibility in Youth STEM and Life-Saving Skills Programs

Our Future Ready Youth STEM & Life-Saving Skills Academy is designed for youth ages 13–18 with different learning styles, abilities, and educational needs.

We seek to provide inclusive learning experiences involving STEM activities, emergency preparedness, CPR and AED awareness, leadership, literacy, and storytelling.

Depending on individual needs and program requirements, reasonable accommodations may include adapted instructional materials, accessible communication, additional instructional support, or appropriate modifications to hands-on activities.

Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to communicate accommodation needs during registration or before participation.

Participation in community awareness activities does not automatically provide professional CPR, First Aid, or AED certification.

6. Reasonable Accommodations

She Fought For Them Foundation welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations for website access, program registration, educational workshops, and community activities.

Depending on individual needs and the nature of the program, accommodations may include:

• Accessible seating and facility arrangements.

• Assistance with registration or completing forms.

• Educational materials in alternative formats.

• Accessible communication methods.

• Adjustments to instructional activities.

• Additional time or support for understanding materials.

• Reasonable modifications to physical demonstrations or hands-on learning activities.

Accommodation requests will be considered individually in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage participants to contact us in advance when possible so that arrangements can be discussed. Advance notice is not a condition of requesting an accommodation.

7. Accessibility for Children, Families, and Caregivers

We recognize that children, parents, grandparents, kinship caregivers, and other family members may have different physical, sensory, communication, or learning needs.

We are committed to treating individuals with disabilities respectfully and providing equitable opportunities to participate in Foundation activities.

Where appropriate, we will work with parents, guardians, caregivers, and participants to identify reasonable accessibility arrangements while maintaining program safety.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to outside services, including donation processors, registration platforms, government resources, maps, and social media websites.

These third-party services operate independently and may have accessibility features or limitations outside the Foundation's direct control.

If a third-party platform creates an accessibility barrier, please contact us. We will explore an accessible alternative where feasible and consistent with applicable law.

9. Ongoing Accessibility Improvements

She Fought For Them Foundation recognizes that accessibility requires continued attention.

Our improvement efforts may include reviewing website navigation, checking text readability and color contrast, adding alternative text to images, improving forms, and responding to accessibility concerns.

We welcome feedback from individuals with disabilities, caregivers, families, and community members.

Feedback helps us identify barriers and prioritize meaningful improvements.

10. Reporting Accessibility Concerns

If you experience difficulty accessing information, registering for a program, making a donation, or participating in a Foundation activity, please contact us.

When possible, include:

• The webpage, feature, or program involved.

• A brief description of the accessibility barrier.

• The type of assistance or alternative format requested.

• Your preferred method of communication.

You do not need to disclose a medical diagnosis to report a website accessibility concern.

We will review requests and make reasonable efforts to respond and provide appropriate assistance consistent with applicable law.

11. Contact Information

For accessibility questions, accommodation requests, or feedback, please contact:

She Fought For Them Foundation

4415 Harrison Street, Suite 240
Hillside, IL 60162

Phone: 866-274-3289
Email: tammy@shefoughtforthemfoudation.org
Website: www.shefoughtforthemfoudation.org

Serving Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois.

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