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Accessibility Statement

This statement was last updated on September 2, 2026.

Grizzly Ranch is committed to making grizzlyranch.org accessible and welcoming to people of all abilities. We want every visitor to be able to learn about our animals, explore our educational experiences, book a tour, and support our wildlife rescue mission.

Our accessibility efforts

We are working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website and aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA where reasonably possible. Our efforts include using clear page structure, readable text, meaningful links, image descriptions, keyboard-friendly navigation, and sufficient color contrast.

Some areas of the website may use third-party services, including booking, payment, donation, map, or social-media tools. These services may have accessibility features and limitations outside our direct control. We continue to review our website and make improvements when issues are identified.

Need assistance?

If you experience difficulty using any part of this website or need information in another format, please contact Grizzly Ranch through the contact form on our website. Please describe the page or feature you were using and the assistance you need. We will make reasonable efforts to respond and provide an accessible alternative.

Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of grizzlyranch.org. Your comments help us improve the online experience for every visitor.

What web accessibility is

An accessible site allows visitors with disabilities to browse the site with the same or a similar level of ease and enjoyment as other visitors. This can be achieved with the capabilities of the system on which the site is operating, and through assistive technologies.

Accessibility adjustments on this site

We have adapted this site in accordance with WCAG [2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 - select relevant option] guidelines, and have made the site accessible to the level of [A / AA / AAA - select relevant option]. This site's contents have been adapted to work with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard use. As part of this effort, we have also [remove irrelevant information]:

  • Used the Accessibility Wizard to find and fix potential accessibility issues

  • Set the language of the site 

  • Set the content order of the site’s pages

  • Defined clear heading structures on all of the site’s pages

  • Added alternative text to images

  • Implemented color combinations that meet the required color contrast

  • Reduced the use of motion on the site

  • Ensured all videos, audio, and files on the site are accessible

Declaration of partial compliance with the standard due to third-party content [only add if relevant]

The accessibility of certain pages on the site depend on contents that do not belong to the organization, and instead belong to [enter relevant third-party name]. The following pages are affected by this: [list the URLs of the pages]. We therefore declare partial compliance with the standard for these pages.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization [only add if relevant]

[Enter a description of the accessibility arrangements in the physical offices / branches of your site's organization or business. The description can include all current accessibility arrangements  - starting from the beginning of the service (e.g., the parking lot and / or  public transportation stations) to the end (such as the service desk, restaurant table, classroom etc.). It is also required to specify any additional accessibility arrangements, such as disabled services and their location, and accessibility accessories (e.g. in audio inductions and elevators) available for use]

Requests, issues, and suggestions

If you find an accessibility issue on the site, or if you require further assistance, you are welcome to contact us through the organization's accessibility coordinator:

  • [Name of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Telephone number of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Email address of the accessibility coordinator]

  • [Enter any additional contact details if relevant / available]

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