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Accessibility Help

Last Updated: December 19th, 2005

San Pedro Today is committed to making our website accessible and welcoming to everyone, including people with disabilities. As a community-focused publication, we believe that access to local news, information, and events should be as inclusive and barrier-free as possible.

We are continually working to improve the user experience for all visitors and to ensure our website aligns with current accessibility standards.

1. Our Commitment

We strive to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, which define how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide range of abilities and assistive technologies.

Our goals include:

  • Making our content clear, readable, and easy to navigate
  • Ensuring our website works with screen readers
  • Using sufficient color contrast
  • Supporting keyboard navigation
  • Making images, buttons, and links accessible
  • Avoiding flashing or disruptive animations
  • Ensuring mobile and tablet accessibility

Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are committed to continual learning and improvement.

2. Measures We Take

To support accessibility, we have implemented or are actively working on:

  • Alternative text for images and non-text content
  • Proper heading structure for improved navigation
  • Keyboard-accessible menus and site controls
  • Sufficient color contrast between text and background
  • Clear labeling of forms and interactive elements
  • Descriptive link text
  • Avoidance of auto-playing audio or video
  • Responsive design for compatibility across devices
  • Periodic accessibility reviews to identify and address issues

3. Accessibility of Articles and Publications

San Pedro Today publishes a mix of current articles, archives, images, and digital content tied to our monthly print edition. We aim to present our content in a clear and readable format online.

If you need assistance accessing an article or would benefit from an alternate format (such as plain text or large print), please contact us at contact@sanpedrotoday.com and we will make reasonable efforts to help.

4. Assistive Technologies

Our goal is for sanpedrotoday.com to function well for visitors who use:

  • Screen readers (such as VoiceOver, NVDA, or JAWS)
  • Screen magnifiers
  • Text-to-speech tools
  • Speech recognition software
  • Keyboard-only navigation
  • Built-in operating system accessibility features
  • Browser accessibility extensions

If something is not working as expected, we want to know.

5. Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is not a one-time project. As we publish new articles, features, and site updates, we aim to ensure accessibility remains a core part of our design, development, and editorial process.

We welcome feedback from readers who rely on accessibility tools and assistive technologies. Contact us at contact@sanpedrotoday.com

6. Known Limitations

While we strive to provide an accessible experience, some areas of the website may present challenges, particularly:

  • Older articles or images that may not include complete alternative text
  • Third-party content such as advertisements, embedded media, or widgets we do not control
  • Occasional layout or spacing issues on smaller screens

We are actively working to address these areas as part of our ongoing accessibility efforts.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier, please let us know and we will work to resolve it. Contact us at contact@sanpedrotoday.com

7. Feedback and Contact Information

Your feedback helps us improve. If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website or its content, please contact us:

Email: contact@sanpedrotoday.com

Website: https://sanpedrotoday.com

When reaching out, it’s helpful to include:

  • The page or feature you were trying to access
  • The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
  • A brief description of the issue

We will do our best to respond promptly.

8. Third-Party Content

Parts of sanpedrotoday.com rely on third-party providers, including advertisements, embedded media, and external links. While we strive to work with partners who value accessibility, we cannot guarantee that all third-party content meets the same accessibility standards.

9. Commitment to Our Community

San Pedro Today exists to serve the San Pedro community. Accessibility is an important part of that mission, helping ensure that our local news, stories, and information are available to as many readers as possible, regardless of disability, device, or technology.

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