Black Wealth Events is committed to making our events and website accessible to as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in our professional networking and development activities. This statement outlines our approach to accessibility and the ongoing efforts we undertake.
Our Commitment
We strive to design our website and plan our events with accessibility in mind. This means considering the needs of individuals who may have visual, auditory, mobility, or other impairments. Our goal is to be as inclusive as practicable in alignment with applicable U.S. laws and guidelines, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for physical events and recognized web accessibility standards (like WCAG – Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for our online content.
However, we acknowledge that accessibility is an ongoing journey. We are a growing organization, and while we aim to accommodate, we do not claim full compliance with any specific standard at this time. Instead, we commit to continuous improvement and to addressing issues that are brought to our attention.
Our Website
For our website, we have taken steps to improve accessibility, for example:
- Using a clean, structured layout with headings and lists that are friendly to screen readers.
- Providing alternative text for images where feasible, so users who can’t see images can still understand the content.
- Ensuring sufficient color contrast between text and background for readability.
- Making our navigation logical and consistent, so using keyboard-only or assistive technologies is as straightforward as possible.
- Avoiding or labeling any multimedia or interactive elements that might be problematic for assistive tech. (For instance, if we have video content, we strive to include captions or a transcript.)
Despite these efforts, there may be areas that need improvement. We welcome feedback on how we can make our digital content more accessible.
Our Events (In-Person and Virtual)
For in-person events, we make a reasonable effort to choose venues that meet general accessibility standards (like wheelchair-accessible entrances, ramps/elevators, and restrooms). If a venue has any known limitations (e.g., a historic building with certain constraints), we will note this on the event page and work on solutions (like temporary ramps or alternative arrangements) if possible.
Additionally:
- We encourage anyone with specific needs (e.g., sign language interpretation, reserved seating for wheelchair access, assistance for visual/hearing impairments) to contact us ahead of the event. While we may not have the resources to provide every accommodation spontaneously, advance notice allows us to explore options (such as hiring an interpreter or ensuring there’s a suitable seating arrangement).
- Event staff are briefed to assist attendees with disabilities. If you need help on-site – say, getting from the entrance to the conference room, or setting up reserved seating near the front for better hearing/seeing – please check in at registration or approach one of our team members. We will do our best to assist or find someone who can.
- For virtual events, we consider accessibility features of the platforms we use. Many webinar platforms offer captioning services or compatibility with screen readers. If you require captions or other accommodations for an online event, let us know; we will see if the platform’s settings can meet your needs or if we can provide a transcript after the fact.
Limits and Acknowledgment
While we are dedicated to accessibility, we want to be transparent that we cannot guarantee that every feature of our website or each aspect of an event is fully accessible or will meet every individual’s needs. There might be constraints such as:
- Content from third parties (e.g., a third-party video or a sponsor’s demo at an event) that is not within our full control for accessibility.
- Last-minute event changes that could affect accessibility arrangements (like a room change at a venue that we have to adapt to).
- Resources available to us – as a smaller organization, we might not yet have in-house accessibility experts or large budgets for retrofitting every material, but we are learning and investing as we grow.
This statement is not an exhaustive pledge, but rather an expression of our values and intentions. We aim to incorporate accessibility considerations from the early planning stages of our offerings, so that over time, fewer retroactive fixes are needed.
Feedback and Contact
We greatly appreciate feedback on accessibility. If you encounter any barriers on our website or at our events, or have suggestions for improvement, please let us know. You can contact us by:
- Email: [accessibility@blackwealthevents.com]
- Phone: [Phone Number] (Please mention that your message is regarding accessibility.)
- Or via our contact form, indicating the issue relates to accessibility.
When you reach out, it helps if you can specify the page URL or event and the nature of the problem (for instance, “I’m using a screen reader and the menu navigation is difficult because…”). We will take your input seriously and work to address it when possible. In some cases, we might not have an immediate solution, but your feedback will be logged for our development roadmap or future event planning.
Ongoing Efforts
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We may update this Accessibility Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or improvements made. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when it was last revised. By periodically reviewing this page, you can stay informed about how we are addressing accessibility.
Thank you for supporting Black Wealth Events. We are dedicated to continually making our experiences more welcoming and accessible, and we appreciate your patience and input as we work toward that goal. If you have any questions about this statement or need any assistance, please contact us – we are here to help.