Policies

This proposal, design, and volution idea, is the intellectual property of Jessica Oddi and Hope Hoffman, who maintain creative ownership. Do not copy/re-create designs, concepts, or this proposal, or pass off material as your own.

Created/Updated on 12 July 2024.

Accessibility

This is not just an accessibility statement. Jess follows practices for and with community.

This website was made with the belief that access is an act of love. Read Access is Love by Disability Visibility, Mia Mingus, and Sandy Ho.

Development

Jessica Oddi built this website using WebFlow as a custom theme. She follows WCAG 2.2 as much as possible. The site uses HTML, CSS, and minimal JavaScript.

Features from disabled community practices were included. Image descriptions, crediting sources, spacious layouts, custom light/dark mode, and simple styling.

She tested with the following methods:

  • Browsers and Devices: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera, on macOS Sonoma. Chrome on Windows 11 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Pro. Safari on iPhone and iPad.
  • Assistive Tech: VoiceOver, Voice Control, Narrator, and TalkBack (Voice Access pending).
  • Manual: Keyboard-only, zoom, inverted/color filters.
  • Automated: ARC Toolkit with 0 errors. Warnings reviewed as non-issues. WAVE with 0 errors/alerts.

Feedback

If you're disabled comrade, we'd love to know about your experience on this site. Want to flag issues, or leave some love? Email contact@TheDisabilitySymbol.org.

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Accessibility is a commitment that must adapt over time. It involves going above compliance to serve the disabled community.

Privacy

This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Google Form to provide your email address and feedback.

Chat GPT was used to help create this information.

Information We Collect

We collect your name, email address, and any answers (responses) from the Google Form in a Google Sheet.

We collect your feedback to understand your opinions and improve our designs. Your feedback may include comments, suggestions, and any other information you choose to provide in the Google Form.

Data Sharing and Security

We do not sell, trade, or share your email address or feedback with third parties, except as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

We take your privacy seriously and use reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your data is stored securely within Google Forms, which is protected by Google's security measures.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access the information we hold about you. If you believe any information is incorrect or incomplete, contact us, and we will correct it.

Email contact@ThisDisabilitySymbol.org:

  • If you no longer wish to receive communications from us and wish to opt out from the survey.
  • If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.