Accessibility Statement.

Last reviewed: September 16, 2026

Our commitment

NCPSA wants ncpsa.org to be usable by everyone, including people who rely on assistive technology. Our goal is for the site to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, the standard referenced by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and used by state and federal agencies. We treat accessibility as ongoing work rather than a one-time project, and we review the site as content is added and changed.

What we've done

• Every page has a declared language, a single descriptive heading structure, and a "Skip to main content" link for keyboard and screen reader users.
• Images carry text alternatives, and decorative graphics are hidden from assistive technology.
• Navigation, menus, and forms can be operated with a keyboard, and embedded content is labeled.
• Text is set in relative units so it scales with your browser settings, and the layout adapts to phones, tablets, and zoomed displays without horizontal scrolling.
• Color is not the only means of conveying information, and text is set against backgrounds chosen for contrast.
• We don't use flashing content, auto-playing audio, or time limits on any page.

Known limitations

We're aware of a few areas that may not yet meet the standard, and we're working on them:

• Some PDF documents in our Publications section, particularly older manuals, reports, and forms, weren't created as tagged, accessible PDFs. If you need any document in an alternative format, contact us and we'll provide one.
• The accreditor verification form on the Governmental Engagement page is delivered by a third-party form provider. If you have difficulty using it, you can send the same request to us by email or phone.
• Presentations and videos hosted on other platforms, and the websites of our member associations and partners, are outside our control.

Getting help

If you have trouble using any part of ncpsa.org, or if you'd like information from the site in another format, please tell us. Let us know which page or document you were using and what happened, and we'll work with you to provide the information in a form that works for you.

National Council for Private School Accreditation
P.O. Box 13686
Seattle, Washington 98198-1010
Phone: (253) 874-3408
Fax: (253) 874-3409
Email: offices@ncpsa.org

Technical notes

ncpsa.org is built with standard HTML, CSS, and a small amount of JavaScript, and it's designed to work with current versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge, and with common screen readers such as VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS. The site doesn't require JavaScript to read its content. We test with keyboard navigation and automated accessibility tools as pages are updated.