Accessibility Statement │ Echoes of the Forest

Last updated: June 5, 2026

Echoes of the Forest is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to people of all abilities. We believe everyone should be able to learn about our mission, the artisans we work with, and the installations created from Hurricane Helene–salvaged timber across Western North Carolina.

Our Commitment

We strive to make our website welcoming and usable for as many people as possible, including those who rely on assistive technologies such as screen readers, keyboard navigation, or screen magnification.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, which describe how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities. We consider our website to be partially conformant, meaning that while we work toward these standards, some portions of the site may not yet fully meet them.

Measures We Take

Steps we take to support accessibility include:

Using descriptive text alternatives for meaningful images;
Maintaining clear, consistent navigation across the site;
Designing for readability with sufficient color contrast and legible type;
Building pages that adapt to phones, tablets, and desktops;
Reviewing accessibility as part of our ongoing site updates.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some limitations may exist. Certain older content, documents, or third-party features embedded on our site — such as maps, donation tools, or social media content — are provided by outside services and may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are continuing to identify and address these areas.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback. If you encounter a barrier or have difficulty accessing any part of our website, please let us know and we will do our best to help and to make improvements. When contacting us, it helps to describe the page and the issue you experienced.

Echoes of the Forest
Asheville, North Carolina
Email: info@echoesoftheforest.org
Phone: (828) 273-3096

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within five business days.

Ongoing Effort

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. As we add new content and features, we will continue working to improve the experience for all visitors and to keep this statement up to date.