Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Features of the Web Version of this Resource
The web version of A Forest Grows in Brooklyn: An Inquiry has been designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating the following features:
- It has been optimized for people who use screen-reader technology.
- All content can be navigated using a keyboard.
- Links, headings, and tables are formatted to work with screen readers.
- Descriptions of images are provided in captions and via alt tags.
- A downloadable script annotated with descriptive text is provided for the video essay in the introduction.
- Information is not conveyed by color alone.
- There is an option to increase font size (see tab on top right of screen).
Other File Formats Available
In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats including PDF for print, PDF for digital distribution, and EPUB. Look for the “Download this book” drop-down menu on the home page of the book to select the file type you want.
This book links to a number of external websites. For those using a print copy of this resource, the link text is underlined, and you can find the web addresses for all links in the back matter of the book.
Known accessibility issues and areas for improvement
While I strive to ensure that this resource is as accessible and usable as possible, I might not always get it right. Any issues I identify will be listed below. There are currently no known issues.
| Location of issue | Need for improvement | Timeline | Work around |
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Accessibility Standards
The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility.
Contact information
If you have problems accessing this resource, please use the embedded form to contact me and let me know so I can fix the issue.
This statement was last updated on May 23, 2023.
Attribution
This page is adapted from “Accessibility Statement” by Amanda Coolidge, Sue Doner, Tara Robertson, Josie Gray, and Anna Minsky, licensed CC BY 4.0.
