Web Accessibility

Progressive Black Men is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and functionality.

We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and, in doing so, adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines.

This website strives to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.

We also follow accessibility best practices including:

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
• WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications) standards

Visual Accessibility

• High contrast color schemes that meet WCAG AA standards
• Resizable text up to 200% without loss of functionality
• Alternative text for all meaningful images
• Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation
• Consistent and predictable layout design

Navigation and Interaction

• Keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
• Skip links to main content
• Logical tab order throughout the site
• Clear and descriptive link text
• Form labels and instructions

Content Structure

• Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.)
• Semantic HTML markup
• ARIA labels and descriptions where appropriate
• Error messages and form validation
• Page titles that describe the content

We regularly test our website using:

• Automated accessibility testing tools
• Manual testing with keyboard navigation
• Screen reader testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
• Color contrast analyzers
• Mobile accessibility testing

Our development team follows accessibility best practices during the design and development process.

We are aware of some accessibility issues and are actively working to address them:

• Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are working to remediate these)
• Third-party embedded content may not meet our accessibility standards
• Some legacy content is being updated to meet current standards

We prioritize fixing accessibility issues and aim to address them in a timely manner.

Our website has been tested with the following assistive technologies:

• Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack
• Voice Recognition Software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
• Keyboard Navigation: Standard keyboard and specialized keyboards
• Screen Magnification: ZoomText, built-in browser zoom
• Browser Accessibility: High contrast mode, large text

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

When contacting us about an accessibility issue, please include:

• The specific page or feature you are having trouble with
• The assistive technology you are using
• A description of the problem you encountered
• Your contact information for follow-up

We will respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and work to resolve issues as quickly as possible.

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. Our efforts include:

• Regular accessibility audits and testing
• Staff training on accessibility best practices
• Incorporating accessibility into our development process
• Staying current with accessibility standards and guidelines
• Gathering feedback from users with disabilities

This accessibility statement will be updated as we make improvements to our website.

This accessibility statement applies to the Progressive Black Men website (pbm1989.org) and associated web properties.

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with:

• U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division
• Your local disability rights organization
• The appropriate federal agency for your situation