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As part of our commitment to inclusivity, the Hanalei-Wainiha-Hā‘ena Community Association is dedicated to ensuring that our website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a user-friendly experience for all visitors, including those using assistive technologies. We continually review and enhance the accessibility features of our site to make it easier to navigate and use.

Accessibility Statement

This statement reflects our ongoing efforts to prioritize accessibility and was last updated on [enter relevant date].

What web accessibility means to us

Web accessibility is about creating an inclusive online environment that enables all individuals, regardless of ability, to navigate, understand, and interact with our website. We are dedicated to meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2] at level [A / AA / AAA] to ensure a seamless experience for all users.

Our approach to accessibility

We have taken significant steps to align with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2] guidelines and have implemented various accessibility features to enhance user experience. These include:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements  - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or  public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

  • [Name of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Email address of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]

About HWHCA

Founded in 1964 by Larry Ching, Henry Gomes, Nancy Kobayashi, Bob Mahikoa, Murphy Maka, Barbara Masada, Bernie Midkiff, Bobby Tasaka, Howard Yokotake and Rev Yoshida, our community association is a locally rooted, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting the well-being and resilience of the communities of the Hanalei, Wai‘oli, Waipā, Waikoko, Wainiha, Lumahai and Hā‘ena ahupua‘a. For over six decades, HWHCA has served as a unified voice of these communities, working collaboratively to preserve our unique cultural heritage, protect our natural resources, and strengthen the social and economic fabric of our region.​

Learn more about HWHCA

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We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at:

HWHcommunityassociation@gmail.com

PO Box 1072

Hanalei, HI 96714

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