Effective Date: May, 2026
C.A.R.E. is committed to making our website accessible and welcoming to all visitors, including people with disabilities.
We want everyone to be able to learn about our mission, view adoptable pets, access shelter information, and connect with us online as easily as possible. To support that goal, we work to improve the usability and accessibility of our website on an ongoing basis.
Our Accessibility Goal
We strive to design, develop, and maintain our website in alignment with generally recognized accessibility best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA where reasonably possible. WCAG 2.2 is the current W3C standard for web accessibility and includes testable success criteria for accessible digital content.
Steps We Take
We aim to support accessibility by using practices such as:
- clear headings and page structure
- descriptive link text
- alternative text for meaningful images
- keyboard-friendly navigation
- sufficient color contrast where possible
- labeled form fields and helpful error cues
- readable content and plain language
- captions or equivalent alternatives for video content when available
We also review and improve our website over time through updates, testing, and feedback from users.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we recognize that some areas of the website may need improvement from time to time. As we add new content and features, we aim to consider accessibility as part of that work.
Third-Party Content
Some parts of our website may link to or rely on third-party platforms or embedded tools, such as social media, adoption listings, maps, fundraising tools, or other external services. We cannot control the accessibility of third-party content, but we encourage those providers to offer accessible experiences.
Need Help or Want to Report an Issue?
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, please let us know. We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility barriers and provide the information you need in an alternative format when possible.
Contact Us
C.A.R.E.
1528 27th St SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 645-2273
Info@careshelter.org
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- the page or feature you were trying to use
- the issue you encountered
- the device, browser, or assistive technology you were using
Updates to This Statement
We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time as our website evolves and our accessibility efforts continue.